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Two Years Before the Mast

A Personal Narrative

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Richard Henry Dana

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Pagine: 432pagine
Tempo di lettura: 16ore

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Set against the backdrop of early nineteenth-century maritime life, the narrative follows a young Richard Henry Dana as he leaves behind his privileged Boston upbringing for a challenging sea voyage. His journey from Boston around Cape Horn to California reveals the harsh realities and breathtaking beauty of life at sea, filled with storms, whales, and a volatile captain. The book offers a rich historical perspective, including an insightful glimpse of California before the gold rush, making it a compelling adventure and a significant literary work.

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Two Years Before the Mast, Richard Henry Dana

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Pubblicato: 2009
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Titolo: Two Years Before the Mast
Sottotitolo: A Personal Narrative
Lingua: Inglese
Autori: Richard Henry Dana
Editore: Penguin Publishing Group
Pubblicato: 2009
Formato: In brossura
Pagine: 432
ISBN13: 9780451531254
Tag: Storia, Saggistica, Mappe e viaggi, Biografie e pensieri, Turismo / Viaggi, Avventura, Classici, Autobiografie e memorie
Valutazione: 4,5 su 5
Descrizione: Set against the backdrop of early nineteenth-century maritime life, the narrative follows a young Richard Henry Dana as he leaves behind his privileged Boston upbringing for a challenging sea voyage. His journey from Boston around Cape Horn to California reveals the harsh realities and breathtaking beauty of life at sea, filled with storms, whales, and a volatile captain. The book offers a rich historical perspective, including an insightful glimpse of California before the gold rush, making it a compelling adventure and a significant literary work.