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Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana Jr. is a non-fiction memoir describing the author’s experiences as an ordinary seaman on a merchant ship in the 1830s. Based on his two-year voyage from Boston to California and back, the book vividly portrays life at sea, including the working conditions, discipline, and dangers faced by sailors. It also offers detailed observations of coastal California before its development, making it both a personal narrative and an important historical account of maritime life.

Two Years Before the Mast - Richard Henry Dana Jr.

SKU: RR0534B
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  • Genres:

    Biography, Historical, Non-Fiction

  • Book Condition:

    Old

  • Book Type:

    Paperback

Book Condition Guide:

Like New:  Although this book is second hand, it's previous owner showed it a lot of respect, or didn't get the chance to show it any love. 

Good:  For a second hand book, it's still in quite good condition. Minimal issues with covers and pages.

Fair:  These books have been shown quite a bit of loving, and are now showing the signs of such love. Can be issues with covers and pages. 

Damaged:  The type of damage will be listed.

Old:  These books have been around a while, so even though they've still got love to give, they may require a softer touch. 

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