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Two years before the mast was first published in 1840, but this audiobook is the 1869 revised edition that includes a long epilogue in which dana revisits california 24 years after he was there as a young man, describing the explosive growth of san francisco and his feeling of nostalgia for the demise of the california cowhide trade he loathed so much when he had to labor in it and bringing us up to date on the lives and fates of the ships he sailed on and the men he sailed and worked with. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Two years before the mast two years before the mast audiobook, by richard henry dana. Publishing 0 0 0 summary first published in 1840, two years before the mast is the true story of richard henry danas voyage aboard the merchant vessel the pilgrim on a trip around cape horn during the years 1834 to 1836. Dana sails from boston, around cape horn, stopping in several ports along the california coast, including san diego, san pedro, santa barbara, and san francisco. A film adaptation under the same name was released in 1946.

T wo years before the mast 1840 based on danas experiences as a sailor, this classic narrative of the sea tells of the brutality of his ships captain. Jul 12, 2019 two years before the mast is a captivating account of richard henry dana, jr. Richard henry dana referred to this book as a voice from the sea. Two years before the mast 1911 is based on the diary dana kept while at sea. A personal narrative of life at sea audiobook by richard henry dana jr stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Influencing such authors as conrad and melville, it has become a maritime classic that has inflicted legions of men with a passion for the sea. This is for the signet classics edition, with the nice picture on the cover.

A personal narrative of life at sea tantor unabridged classics dana jr. Librivox recording of two years before the mast, by richard henry dana. It contains a rare and detailed account of life on the california coast a decade before the gold rush revolutionized the regions culture and society. When dana returned to the state in 1859 he was welcomed as something of a celebrity. Listen to two years before the mast audio book by jr. Classics illustrated 025 two years before the mast comic books. The book was a great favorite with the jack tar of danas day, and two. But i took the plunge and was pleasantly surprised. Richard henry dana is only nineteen when he escapes the patrician world of boston and harvard for the arduous voyage. His services in fields other than literary occupied the greater part of his life. Throughout his time sailing around cape horn on the brig pilgrim, dana kept a diary, and on his return to massachusetts, he wrote this nowloved classic. Two years before the mast is a memoir by the american author richard henry dana jr. Two years before the mast audio book librivox audio books.

Written with an unprecedented realism that challenged the romanticism of previous maritime literature, danas narrative vividly portrays the daily routines and hardships of life at sea, the. While there are many books upon the subject of sea life, there are few that can compare with. Two years before the mast is a true record of the author richard henry dana, jr. Listen to two years before the mast audiobook by richard henry dana. This work influenced public opinion and eventually led to legal action against the captain. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana, jr. Apr 04, 2019 two years before the mast by richard henry dana, jr. Jul 01, 2003 two years before the mast by richard henry dana. It is the story of a sailors life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a passenger, but a regular hand. Dec 22, 2008 two years before the mast is a book by the american author richard henry dana, jr. Sailing to california from boston around cape horn, two years before the mast is both an adventure and an eloquent account of life at sea in the early nineteenth century. We are temporarily closed but will reopen monday, april 20th, and begin accepting orders again friday april 17th.

I hesitated to buy the audiobook since i found the english rather archaic, the original book having been published in 1840. Two years before the mast, written by richard henry dana, provides a vivid account of the life of a common sailor at sea. Listen to two years before the mast by richard henry dana at. Two years before the mast audiobook by richard henry dana. While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles which affected his vision. This ebook text has been shared by project gutenberg. Two years before the mast is a wonderful, elegantly written adventure classic that is still enjoyable more than one hundred years after its original publication. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana alibris. Listen to two years before the mast by richard henry dana. Being a native californian, ive read several histories of the area and many of them cite passages from richard henry danas two years before the mast. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Two years before the mast audiobook by richard henry. Richard henry dana is only nineteen when he escapes the.

While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles that affected his vision. It is the story of a sailors life from the forecastle, not a. Every book can be considered a voyage, and this one even more so. While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles, more. First published in 1841, it is one of americas most famous accounts of life at sea. While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles. Two years before the mast audiobook by richard henry dana jr. While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles, which affected his vision. Two years before the mast is an american classic published in 1840. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana, paperback.

Librivox recording of two years before the mast, by richard henry dana, jr. On this channel, youll find audiobooks of great works of fiction, poetry and non fiction, by such. Two years before the mast is a book by the american author richard henry dana, jr. Two years before the mast 1840 is the classic account of his voyages around cape horn and time ashore in california in the decade before the gold rush. Two years before the mast audiobook, by richard henry dana. While there are many books upon the subject of sea life, there are few that can compare with two years before the mast. A personal narrative of life at sea audiobook by richard henry dana jr stream and download audiobooks to your. Two years before the mast audiobook richard henry dana jr. Dec 02, 2010 listen to two years before the mast audiobook by richard henry dana. Two years before the mast had been one of the only books available before the gold rush that had vivid descriptions of california which brought it an expanded popularity. Two years before the mast audiobook listen instantly. Buy two years before the mast by richard henry dana online at alibris. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana, first edition. Two years before the mast is a book by the american author richard henry dan.