The lure of the sea is reflected in our neverending fascination with the lives of sailors, and there is no more authentic voice from the forecastle than richard h. Two years before the mast a personal narrative of life at sea. 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 ea. This is a breathtaking true story of adventure on the high. 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.
This elibron classics book is a reprint of a 1853 edition by g. Two years before the mast is a remarkable book, part travelogue and part seafaring adventure. It is the story of a sailors life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a passenger, but a regular hand. The project gutenberg etext of two years before the mast, by. The exmouth shanty men was launched ten years ago as part of the 2007 exmouth festival. A personal narrati ve of life at sea audiobook by richard henry dana jr stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Drawing from his journals, two years before the mast gives a vivid and detailed account, shrewdly observed and beautifully described, of a common sailors wretched treatment at sea, and of a way of life virtually unknown at that time. He was well educated in his youth and had started college before going to sea as an ordinary sailor. Read two years before the mast by richard henry dana, jr. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana its easy to link to paragraphs in the full text archive if this page contains some material that you want to link to but you dont want your visitors to have to scroll down the whole page just hover your mouse over the relevent paragraph and click the bookmark icon that appears to the left of it. Jan 22, 2016 when i first left port, and found that we were kept regularly employed for a week or two, i supposed that we were getting the vessel into sea trim, and that it would soon be over, and we should have nothing to do but to sail the ship but i found that it continued so for two years, and at the end of the two years there was as much to be done as. This is a true life adventure of two years of the life of an american sailor in the 1830s.
I hesitated to buy the audiobook since i found the english rather archaic, the original book. This page contains details about the nonfiction book two years before the mast by richard henry dana published in 1840. Two years before the mast is a memoir by the american author richard henry. Meanwhile, melville had read the sea novels of james fenimore cooper and was recently reading richard henry dana jr. An excellent firsthand account of life on a tall ship in age of sail. It is the story of a sailor s life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a. Two years before the mast, free pdf, ebook global grey. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana, jr. Librivox recording of two years before the mast, by richard henry dana, jr. Two years before the mast read book online for free read free online.
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. Melville had a couple relatives who had been to sea and were at the time working on naval vessels. Two years before the mast 18401869 is a slowpaced and absorbing book. Two years before the mastchapter iii wikisource, the free. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana overdrive. While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles. First published in 1841, it is one of americas most famous accounts of life at sea. A personal narrative of life at sea, richard henry dana, jr. Herman melville, author of moby dick a true american classic adventure book. While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles, which. Crackling with realism, it remains one of the most eloquent and insightful depictions of life at sea. Two years before the mast richard henry dana audiobook. 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. Brought to life with a vividness that belies its age, two years before the mast.
Drawing from his journals, two years before the mast gives a vivid and detailed account, shrewdly observed and beautifully described, of a common sailor s wretched treatment at sea, and of a way of life virtually unknown at that time. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. A sailors life at sea know there are many men who, when a few cases of great hardship occur, and it is evident that there is an. It is the story of a sailors life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a. With an introduction and notes by homer eaton keyes, b. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana the 976th. Two years before the mast is but an episode in the life of richard henry dana, jr. Dana gives a vivid account of the life of a common sailor at sea as it really is. The influence of two years before the mast 245 of naval discipline in a sea book. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana full text. The influence of two years before the mast on herman melville. Next part 2 this etext was prepared by robert e brewer, san diego, ca.
Publication date 1910 topics voyages and travels, sailors publisher. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana on free audio. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book. The book was a great favorite with the jack tar of danas day, and two. This is a breathtaking true story of adventure on the high seas. On the morning of the 11th january, 1860, i passed, for the eighth time, through the golden gate, on my way across the delightful pacific to the oriental world, with its civilization three thousand years older than that i was leaving behind. Intended as an account of the life of a common sailor at sea as it really is, two years before the mast. Two years before the mast audiobook by richard henry. His hint may even have included the presentation of a copy of leechs book. This book is the 976th greatest nonfiction book of all time as determined by.
She was immortalized by one of her sailors, richard dana, who wrote the classic account two years before the mast about a 18341835 voyage between massachussetts and california to trade for hides. While there are many books upon the subject of sea life, there are few that can compare with two years before the mast. The influence of two years before the mast on herman melville jstor characterizations to try his hand at the new literary rage. 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. Jul 12, 2019 it is the story of a sailor s life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a passenger, but a regular hand. Two years before the mast audiobook richard henry dana jr. Two years before the mast is the true story of richard henry danas voyage aboard the pilgrim on a trip around cape horn during the years 1834 to 1836. Two years before the mast ebook by richard henry dana, jr. Pristinebrand newtightfirst readers digest editionincludes publisher insert. A great look at what life was really like on the merchant sailing ships of the first half of the 19th century, two years before the mast. Two years before the mast 1911 is based on the diary dana kept while at sea.
Originally written to expose the real life of a common sailor at sea, danas two years before the mast quickly became an american classic of maritime adventure. Two years before the mast is a book by the american author richard henry dana, jr. Two years before the mast is the first person narrative of a young man serving on a sailing ship in the 1830s. Twenty years before the mast by charles erskine nook book. I feel this accounts for a particularly well written and thoughtful account. Two years before the mast a sailor s life at sea richard henry dana jr. Crackling with realism, it remains one of the most eloquent and insightful depictions of life at sea in the early nineteenth century. Two years before the mast by richard henry dana part 1 out of 8. Two years before the mast, or, a personal narrative of life at sea new york, f840. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The term, before the mast refers to sailors quarters, which were located in the forecastle the ships. The story of his life is one of honest and competent effort, of sincere purpose, of many thwarted hopes. 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. 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 celebration and to mark the occasion, we are pleased to announce the release of our new cd ten years before the mast. A great look at what life was really like on the merchant sailing ships of the first half of the 19th century, two years before the mast is also part suspense yarn, with the heros return to his native land in serious doubt due to events beyond his control. Temporality and two years before the mast richard henry dana, jr. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. 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. The book was a great favorite with the jack tar of danas day, and two thousand copies are said to have been sold to. 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. A film adaptation under the same name was released in 1946.
Originally written to expose the life of a common sailor at sea as it really is, danas two yearsbefore the mast quickly became an american classic of maritime adventure. Dec 22, 2008 two years before the mast is a book by the american author richard henry dana, jr. Two years before the mast free pdf, chm, epub, txt. In the book, which takes place between 1834 and 1836, dana gives a vivid account of the life of a common sailor at sea. 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. While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles that affected his vision. It contains a rare and detailed account of life on the california coast a decade before. Two years before the mast a personal narrative of life at sea by richard henry dana, jr. Two years before the mast were but an episode in the life of richard henry. The hardships of life at sea damaged his health permanently, but provided him with material for a career as a writer.
Two years before the mast a personal narrative of life. This summary of two years before the mast includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. While at harvard college, dana had an attack of the measles, which affected his vision. Danas purpose in writing the book was to give an account of sea life before the mast, or from the view of the common sailor, and to ensure that this muchmaligned segment of society would be treated. William clark russell 24 february 1844 8 november 1911 was an english writer best known for his nautical novels.
Aug 26, 2016 while there are many books upon the subject of sea life, there are few that can compare with two years before the mast. He had kept a diary during his voyages, and in 1840 he published a memoir, two years before the mast. Two years before the mast free book with 30 day trial. The book was a great favorite with the jack tar of danas day. It is the story of a sailor s life from the forecastle, not a captain, nor a passenger, but a regular hand. This ebook of two years before the mast a personal narrative of life at sea with an introduction and notes by homer eaton keyes, b. Two years before the mast a sailors life at sea richard henry dana jr. Two years before the mast is a memoir by the american author richard henry dana jr. The pilgrim was an early 19th century american sailing brig.
This voyage around cape horn to california and oregon furnished the material for his celebrated work, two years before the mast. Published in 1840, the book convincingly recreates life at sea. Two years before the mast by dana, richard henry ebook. It is remarkable that, having written one successful book, dana did not seek further reward as a man of letters. 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.
At the age of russell joined the united kingdoms merchant navy, serving for eight years. While an undergraduate at harvard college, dana had an attack of the. Two years before the mast read book online for free. Pdf two years before the mast download full pdf book. Two years before the mast is a memoir by the american author richard henry dana, jr.
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