Two Years Before the Mast (Signet Classics)
Richard Henry Dana Jr. recounts his experiences as a common sailor on a two-year voyage around Cape Horn, documenting the realities of life at sea in the 1830s.
About This Book
This edition presents a classic firsthand narrative of maritime life during the age of sail.
The text records daily routines, labor conditions, and the structure of shipboard authority.
Readers encounter detailed descriptions of ports, weather, and the economic forces driving long voyages.
The account offers insight into the social distinctions between officers and common seamen of the period.
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