Two Years Before the Mast

Length16h 55m

About this book

Summary

"Two Years Before the Mast" by Richard Henry Dana is a firsthand account of the author's experiences as a common sailor on a merchant ship in the 1830s. It provides vivid descriptions of life at sea, the hardships faced by sailors, and the coastal trade of California before the Gold Rush. The book is both an adventure story and a critique of the harsh treatment of seamen.

Book information

Rating

★★★★★ (5.0) (2)

Genre

Biography and Memoir

Length

16 hrs 55 mins

Publish date

Jan 1, 1840

Language

English

About the Author

Richard Henry Dana

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1Two Years Before The Mast

20Chapter XIX

2Chapter I

21Chapter XX

3Chapter II

22Chapter XXI

4Chapter III

23Chapter XXII

5Chapter IV

24Chapter XXIII