Both as a writer and as a lawyer, he was a champion of the downtrodden, from seamen to fugitive slaves and freedmen. Contemporary ownership signature dated boston, 1841 on the obverse of the page. In the book, which takes place between 1834 and 1836, dana gives a vivid account of the life of a common sailor at sea as it really is. While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles. Aug 26, 2017 two years before the mast by richard henry dana, jr. I had long known about the book and the story related by the exhibit danas seafaring voyage stopover at santa barbara in 1836. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through. Richard henry danas two years before the mast reason. Two years before the mast by dana, richard henry ebook.
Condition the little fella is in good used condition. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Two years before the mast, critics have seldom done more than eulogize its. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is for the signet classics edition, with the nice picture on the cover. Pick of the month two years before the mast abebooks.
When dana returned to the state in 1859 he was welcomed as something of a celebrity. In this nineteenthcentury nautical memoir, a harvard man sails around the tip of south america to californiaand returns with this classic tale of adventure. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read two years before the mast. It is the story of a sailors life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana free ebook. Almost two centuries later, we are all made richer by danas classic memoir, two years before the mast, which is among the finest books ever written about the immensely popular subject of adventure at sea, and is as relevant and readable today as it was then. While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles which affected his vision. Buy two years before the mast by richard henry dana online at alibris. Dec 22, 2008 two years before the mast is a book by the american author richard henry dana, jr. Two years before the mast arthur rackham, richard henry. Before mobydick, there was two years before the mast arts. Tracing an aweinspiring oceanic route from boston, around cape horn, to the california coast, two years before the mast is both a riveting story of adventure and the most eloquent, insightful account we have of life at sea in the early nineteenth century. First published in 1841, it is one of america\s most famous accounts of life at sea.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Jul 06, 2016 two years before the mast is a memoir by the american author richard henry dana, jr. It contains a rare and detailed account of life on the california coast a decade before the gold rush revolutionized the region\s culture and society. Happy anniversary and hooray for the last half of the year being deadline free. Before the mast refers to a sailors so called rank or his standing on board, primarlily during the age of sail. Mast, as one so often can of other important american books, that it has puzzled. The only interruption to the monotony of their day seemed to be when a gust of wind drew round between. Even those who havent the faintest idea what reefing topsail is, or which is starboard and which larboard, will find it an engaging story of an era long past told in simple narrative style. In 1834, nineteenyearold richard henry dana left harvard university to enlist as a deckhand on a brig sailing from. Two years before the mast 1911 is based on the diary dana kept while at sea.
Two years before the mast is a memoir by the american author richard henry dana, jr. While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles, which affected his vision. This expedition inspired two years before the mast, a firsthand account of the life of a common sailor and a work that combines history, philosophy, and personal experience. Two years before the mast richard henry dana, jr audiobook. Crackling with realism, it offers memorable views of a dangerous voyage, vividly describing storms, whales, an insane captain, excruciating hardships, and magical beauty, as well as fascinating historical detail, including a portrait of california before the gold rush. A film adaptation under the same name was released in 1946. Two years before the mast book by richard henry dana jr.
Some moderate wear with fraying and chipping to spine. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana part 2 out of 8. Two years before the mast by dana, richard henry, 18151882. The work and the sea were masters cruel enough for any man who would spend two years before the mast. Every book can be considered a voyage, and this one even more so. August 1, 1815 january 6, 1882 was an american lawyer and politician from massachusetts, a descendant of a colonial family, who gained renown as the author of the classic american memoir two years before the mast. Buy two years before the mast by dana, richard henry isbn. Two of my favorite books, two years before the mast.
Two years before the mast by richard henry dana, jr. One exhibit that struck my fancy showcased an 1840 first edition of richard henry danas classic account of his seafaring experiences, two years before the mast. Spine tips worn but a very good copy of this iconic work. Two years before the mast is a captivating account of richard. A personal narrative ebook written by richard henry dana.
Danas account of living and working about a sailing vessel in the early 19th century made my six years aboard ship seem like a pleasure cruise. The book was a great favorite with the jack tar of. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. New, the seawolf belongs in the honorific tradition of american sea fiction where the voyage motif became a means of exploring the meaning of life, as in richard henry danas two years before the mast 1840, edgar allan poes the narrative of arthur gordon pym 1838, and herman melvilles moby dick 1851. And this is one of the more collectable of the icl titles. Two years before the mast, free pdf, ebook global grey. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana, paperback. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana alibris. In his classic memoir, two years before the mast, dana remembers the.
Dana was a well known and respected lawyer, a stalwart abolitionist, and an advocate for the rights of. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. 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.
The book was a great favorite with the jack tar of danas day, and two thousand copies are said to have been sold to liverpool sailors in a single day. The term before the mast refers to the quarters of the common sailors in the forecastle, in the front of the. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana part 5 out of 8. I like the perks, but mostly i like feeling that maybe im contributing to your ability to take a breath and look up from your computer once in awhile. While there are many books upon the subject of sea life, there are few that can compare with two years before the mast. Dana was also notable for being a supporter of fugitive slaves and freedmen. The playboy son of a wealthy shipping magnate discovers at first hand the desperate privations suffered by the crew of one of his fathers ships when he is unwillingly pressganged aboard. Published in 1840, the book convincingly recreates life at seathe beauty and adventure but also the cold, danger, and backbreaking labor. Two years before the mast and twentyfour years after by. Previous part 1 next part 3 in their address, though with holes in their shoes and without a sou in their pockets. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana jr. Buy a cheap copy of two years before the mast book by richard henry dana jr this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Two years before the mast by dana, richard henry, 18151882 at the best online ebook storage. This book is, i suppose, something of a family favorite.
He was well educated in his youth and had started college before going to sea as an ordinary sailor. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana, jr free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Two years before the mast abebooks passion for books.
Two years before the mast and twentyfour years after by dana, richard henry, 18151882 at the best online ebook storage. Two years before the mast by dana, richard henry, 1815. The book, while interesting from a travel and historical sense, should not be thought of in the same sense of a novel like the seawolf. Two years before the mast is a book by the american author richard henry dana, jr. Second issue with the dot over the eye missing and broken type on page 9. Two years before the mast 18401869 is a slowpaced and absorbing book. In the book, which takes place between 1834 and 1836, dana gives a vivid.
Thinking it might help his sight, dana, rather than going on a grand tour as most of his fellow classmates traditionally did and unable to afford it. Pdf download two years before the mast free unquote books. In presenting the first authors edition to the public, he has been encouraged to add an account of a visit to the old scenes, made twentyfour years after, together with notices of the subsequent story and fate of the vessels, and of some of the persons with whom the reader is made acquainted. First published in 1841, it is one of americas most famous accounts of life at sea.
I feel this accounts for a particularly well written and thoughtful account. To make it even more fun for this california boy, dana describes in detail the surrounding landmarks during time. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks. With alan ladd, brian donlevy, william bendix, barry fitzgerald. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana full. 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. It is the story of a sailors life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a passenger, but a regular hand. He shipped out of boston as a common seaman on board the brig pilgrim bound for the pacific, and returned to massachusetts two years later. The next time we took care, and went off easily enough, and pulled aboard. Two years before the mast by richard henry the book has been proofread and corrected for spelling and grammatical errors a table of contents with working links to chapters is included quality formatting the popularity of this book has been so great and continued that it is. Two years before the mast richard henry dana, jr audiobook two years before the mast richard henry dana jr richard henry two years before the mast summary two years before the mast movie dana two.
A personal narrative of life at sea modern library. It contains a rare and detailed account of life on the california coast a decade before the gold rush revolutionized. Two years before the mast project gutenberg selfpublishing. While an undergraduate at harvard college, dana had an attack of the. Download and read online for free two years before the mast by dana, richard henry, 18151882. 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. The term before the mast refers to the quarters of the common sailors in the forecastle, in the front of the ship. In california, dana mastered the art of carrying the wide, flat, heavy hides atop his head. Two years before the mast is the first person narrative of a young man serving on a sailing ship in the 1830s. It is a historical account of a longgone californian frontier. Two years before the mast audiobook by richard henry dana. Download and read online for free two years before the mast and twentyfour years after by dana, richard henry, 18151882. The crew came to the side to hoist in their baggage, and we gave them the wink, and they heartily enjoyed the.
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, published in 1840, was written after danas. Book has darkening to gutters otherwise clean and bright text. While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles, more. Two years before the mast is but an episode in the life of richard henry dana, jr.