Richard Henry Dana Bücher
Dieser Autor ist bekannt für seine schonungslose und realistische Darstellung des Seemannslebens, die auf persönlicher Erfahrung beruht. Sein Werk untersucht scharf die sozialen Ungleichheiten und Unterdrückung und schildert die Entbehrungen der einfachen Seeleute mit tiefem Mitgefühl und starkem Gerechtigkeitssinn. Durch seine einzigartige Beobachtungsgabe und präzise Erzählweise versucht er, Ungerechtigkeiten aufzudecken und sich für bessere Bedingungen für die auf See Ausgebeuteten einzusetzen.






Zwei Jahre vorm Mast
- 497 Seiten
- 18 Lesestunden
Two Years Before the Mast
- 334 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
The memoir captures Richard Henry Dana Jr.'s experiences during a two-year voyage from Boston to California aboard a merchant ship in the 1830s. Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, Dana offers insights into the life of sailors, the hardships they faced, and the beauty of the California coast. His narrative not only chronicles the journey but also highlights themes of adventure, resilience, and the maritime culture of the era. The work remains a significant contribution to American literature and maritime history.
Two Years Before the Mast and Twenty-Four Years After
- 374 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Two Years Before the Mast; A Personal Narrative of Life at Sea
in large print
- 580 Seiten
- 21 Lesestunden
The publishing house Megali focuses on making historical works accessible by reproducing them in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. This initiative emphasizes inclusivity and ensures that important texts remain available to a broader audience.
To Cuba and Back
- 104 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
The book offers a classical exploration of Cuba, emphasizing its historical significance. Alpha Editions has undertaken the task of preserving this work by republishing it in a modern format, ensuring clarity and readability through careful reformatting and retyping. This effort aims to keep the text accessible for both present and future generations, highlighting the importance of maintaining literary heritage.
Two Years Before the Mast is a memoir by the American author Richard Henry Dana Jr., published in 1840, having been written after a two-year sea voyage from Boston to California on a merchant ship starting in 1834.
Autor zde popisuje vlastní dvouleté zážitky na brize Pilgrim, kdy byl nucen přerušit ze zdravotních důvodů studia na právnické fakultě.

