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Two Years Before the Mast
Rated 4.00 out of 5 based on 22 customer ratings
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SKU: 9780140390087
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Embark on a thrilling seafaring adventure with Richard Henry Dana Jr.’s “Two Years Before the Mast.” This captivating memoir recounts Dana’s 1834 voyage around Cape Horn to California, offering a vivid portrait of 19th-century maritime life. Experience the hardships, camaraderie, and brutality of a sailor’s existence as Dana navigates treacherous waters and explores the burgeoning coastal towns of California. (ISBN: 9780140390087)
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Swagatika Panda –
An incredible true story. Dana’s experiences are captivating, and the historical context is rich. A bit dense at times, but rewarding.
Maheshwari Rawat –
The author paints a great picture of what life was like for sailors. I found it very educational and enjoyable.
Kalpish Choudhary –
I found the book quite interesting, especially the parts about California. However, some sections were slow-paced and hard to get through.
Deep Vikas Mehta –
Dana’s experience is amazing. Great book to read, little bit hard to understand but worth it
Ashutosh Agarwal –
Good for classic sea adventure enthusiast but hard to catch if you are a beginner reader.
Sumit Lohani –
The details about the sailing were interesting, but some parts were slow. I liked learning about early California.
Aslam M U –
A great book if you are into sea adventures. It can be slow but overall it’s pretty good.
Pankaj Mansion –
This book is a masterpiece! The writing is wonderful. Though some part is dull, it shows the reality of past.
Muskan Suryan –
A classic sea story! Dana’s writing is engaging, but the detailed descriptions sometimes felt a bit long. Overall, a worthwhile read for history buffs.
Gaurav S –
I enjoyed it, but some parts were dull. It picked up in the end, but a bit slow in the beginning.
Janardan Singh Patel –
An awesome read! This is a must read if you like history or want to know more about sailing.
Saksham Sharma –
I liked learning about sailing and the sea, but I wish that it would have kept my attention better.
Shrestha Ahiya Ekka –
I struggled to get through it, but I learned a lot about that time period. I’d read it again!
Sanjana Srivastava –
It was rough around the edges, which shows it was authentic. I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure.
Shahbaaz Khan –
A bit dense but fascinating. I enjoyed learning about the historical aspects of sailing and the journey itself.
Linu Jangid –
While informative, I struggled with the antiquated language and writing style. The story itself is compelling, but hard to get through.
Soumya –
Not bad! It was educational and I learned some things. I did struggle through the first part though.
Nilesh Kumar –
A powerful account of life at sea. Dana’s honesty is refreshing, and the historical details are fascinating. It’s a bit of a slog, though.
Shuchi Bhatnagar –
A must-read for anyone interested in sailing or history. The descriptions are so vivid, you feel like you’re on the ship. Can be slow.
Aditi Singh –
A fascinating glimpse into th-century maritime life. The harsh realities of a sailor’s life are vividly portrayed. Some language is dated.
Shreya N –
Incredible! Highly recommended. This gives a very vivid and realistic look at that time.
Khushi Jain –
Some parts were better than others, but overall it was pretty interesting. Would recommend it.