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Two Years before the mast
Two Years before the mast
Author: richard henry dana, jr.
Here is an unforgettable page from the book of American history, complete with the lusty episodes which have become so much a part of sea stories. Two Years Before the Mast is the journal of Richard Henry Dana, Jr., during the years 1834-1836, when he was at sea. Through his eyes, the reader becomes a part of two memorable voyages; he sees the...  more »
ISBN: 195654
Publication Date: 1946
Pages: 415
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Publisher: the world publishing company
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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As a wanna be sailor, I was fascinated by the detail of this book. I cannot ever imagine myself in that situation and know that I would not be able to tolerate it. Our 21st century sensibilities cannot even fathom the hardship that was endured on the voyage. Months without washing my hair? Horrors! I was glad to have the graphics of the boats in the back even though they were a little hard to read. I also had to get out a map of California to see the coastal areas he was referring to.

Just sbsolutely fascinating.
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A powerful story of sailing's joys and hardships in the early 1800s.
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Printed in 1944.
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Note: This edition is abridged.

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