TWO YEARS BEFORE THE MAST

TWO YEARS BEFORE THE MAST

Richard Henry Dana Jr.

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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9789367004784
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More than just a memoir, Two Years Before the Mast is a vivid and unflinching exploration of life at sea in the early 19th century. When Richard Henry Dana Jr., a young Harvard student, chooses to abandon his studies and sail as a common sailor aboard a merchant ship bound for California, he embarks on a journey that will open his eyes to the harsh realities of maritime labor and the unspoken class divisions of his time. From the roaring tempests of Cape Horn to the rugged shores of Alta California, Dana documents the endurance, camaraderie, and suffering of sailors with a rare combination of literary grace and raw honesty. This timeless classic is not only a testament to the human spirit but also an early and influential critique of labor exploitation and injustice. A cornerstone of American nonfiction, it continues to resonate with adventurers, historians, and seekers of truth.

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