Two Years Before the Mast is a memoir by the American author Richard Henry Dana Jr., published in 1840, having been written after a two-year sea voyage from Boston to California on a merchant ship starting in 1834.
Richard Henry Dana Libros
1 de agosto de 1815 – 6 de enero de 1882
Este autor es reconocido por su cruda y realista representación de la vida marinera, derivada de la experiencia personal directa. Su obra explora agudamente las desigualdades sociales y la opresión, retratando las dificultades de los marineros comunes con profunda empatía y un fuerte sentido de la justicia. A través de su singular agudeza de observación y narrativa precisa, busca exponer injusticias y abogar por mejores condiciones para aquellos explotados en el mar.
Two Years Before the Mast; A Personal Narrative of Life at Sea
in large print
- 580 páginas
- 21 horas de lectura
The publishing house Megali focuses on making historical works accessible by reproducing them in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. This initiative emphasizes inclusivity and ensures that important texts remain available to a broader audience.
Two Years Before the Mast and Twenty-Four Years After
- 374 páginas
- 14 horas de lectura
Dark Green Leather Bound with glint print.
To Cuba and Back
- 104 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
The book offers a classical exploration of Cuba, emphasizing its historical significance. Alpha Editions has undertaken the task of preserving this work by republishing it in a modern format, ensuring clarity and readability through careful reformatting and retyping. This effort aims to keep the text accessible for both present and future generations, highlighting the importance of maintaining literary heritage.
Tod eines Millionärs
- 158 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
Autor zde popisuje vlastní dvouleté zážitky na brize Pilgrim, kdy byl nucen přerušit ze zdravotních důvodů studia na právnické fakultě.