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Two Years Before the Mast

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The narrative captures Richard Henry Dana's authentic experiences as a sailor on the "Pilgrim" from 1834 to 1836, detailing the harsh realities of 19th-century maritime life. His journey from Boston around Cape Horn to San Francisco for trade offers insights into the era's dangers and beauty, alongside a vivid portrayal of California before the Gold Rush. This edition features Dana's 1869 appendix, reflecting on his return in 1859 and the region's transformation, as well as an afterword by his son, enhancing the historical context.

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Two Years Before the Mast, Richard Henry Dana

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2020
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anglicky
Vydavateľ
Digireads.com
Rok vydania
2020
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
336
ISBN13
9781420966213
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4,5 z 5
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The narrative captures Richard Henry Dana's authentic experiences as a sailor on the "Pilgrim" from 1834 to 1836, detailing the harsh realities of 19th-century maritime life. His journey from Boston around Cape Horn to San Francisco for trade offers insights into the era's dangers and beauty, alongside a vivid portrayal of California before the Gold Rush. This edition features Dana's 1869 appendix, reflecting on his return in 1859 and the region's transformation, as well as an afterword by his son, enhancing the historical context.