| Author |
Dana, Richard Henry, 1815-1882 |
| Title |
Two Years Before the Mast
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #2055
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| Note |
See also PG#2055 with Introduction by Homer Eaton Keyes
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| Credits |
Gutenberg submission by: David P. Steelman
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| Summary |
"Two Years Before the Mast" by Richard Henry Dana is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This memoir chronicles the author’s experiences as a sailor aboard the brig Pilgrim as it sails around Cape Horn to the western coast of North America. Through Dana's eyes, readers can expect a vivid portrayal of life at sea, the challenges faced by sailors, and insights into the maritime culture of that time. At the start of the narrative, Dana prepares for the bracing transition from his comfortable life as a Harvard undergraduate to the rough existence of a sailor. He vividly describes his feelings and the stark contrasts between his previous life and the hardships aboard the Pilgrim. From awkwardly assuming the sailor's appearance to grappling with seasickness, he captures the essence of his initial struggles. The opening chapters detail the ship's departure from Boston, the early days at sea, the crew's duties, and the relentless rhythm of maritime life, introducing readers to the challenges and realities faced by Dana and his fellow sailors during their arduous two-year voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Seafaring life
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| Subject |
Dana, Richard Henry, 1815-1882
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels
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| Subject |
Sailors
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4277 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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