{"product_id":"two-years-before-the-mast-9781396324024","title":"Two Years Before the Mast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Two Years Before the Mast\" by Richard Henry Dana Jr. is a gripping memoir that chronicles the author's adventurous two-year sea voyage from Boston to California aboard a merchant ship in the mid-1830s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis classic work, first published in 1840, offers a vivid, unvarnished glimpse into the life of a common sailor during a bygone era. Dana's journey takes him from the harsh winters of Cape Horn to the bustling ports of Alta California, then a province of Mexico. His narrative is rich with details about the challenging conditions at sea, the intricate hide trade in California, and the diverse cultures he encounters. The memoir stands out for its authentic portrayal of maritime life, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of sailors, as well as the natural beauty and peril of the sea. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDana's experiences are both educational and deeply personal, offering a unique perspective on early American maritime history. His work not only captures the spirit of adventure but also served as a critical commentary on the social and working conditions of sailors, making it a timeless piece of American literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Left of Brain Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/22\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781396324024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 1.02d","brand":"Richard Henry Dana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53023357730997,"sku":"9781396324024","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9781396324024.jpg?v=1787666238","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/two-years-before-the-mast-9781396324024","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}