Two Years Before the Mast: A Personal Narrative

Two Years Before the Mast: A Personal Narrative
ISBN-10
0486135748
ISBN-13
9780486135748
Series
Two Years Before the Mast
Category
History
Pages
320
Language
English
Published
2012-11-01
Publisher
Courier Corporation
Author
Richard Henry Dana

Description

In 1834, a Harvard student enlisted as a common seaman, resulting in this adventure classic. Crackling with realism, it offers memorable views of a dangerous voyage, plus fascinating historical details.

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