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Richard Henry Dana Jr.

An Extraordinary Tale of Adventure and Self-Discovery at Sea

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Author: Richard Henry Dana Jr.

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9781402179624

Language: English

Publish Date: 11/15/1969

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 1: DEPARTURE

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Chapter 2: FIRST IMPRESSIONS– “SAIL HO!”

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Chapter 3: SHIP’S DUTIES– TROPICS

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Chapter 4: A ROGUE– TROUBLE ON BOARD – “LAND HO!”– POMPERO – CAPE HORN

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Chapter 5: CAPE HORN– A VISIT

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Chapter 6: LOSS OF A MAN– SUPERSTITION

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Chapter 7: JUAN FERNANDEZ– THE PACIFIC

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Chapter 8: “TARRING DOWN”– DAILY LIFE “GOING AFT” – CALIFORNIA

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Chapter 9: CALIFORNIA– A SOUTH-EASTER

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Chapter 10: A SOUTH-EASTER– PASSAGE UP THE COAST

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Chapter 11: PASSAGE UP THE COAST– MONTEREY

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Chapter 12: LIFE AT MONTEREY

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Chapter 13: TRADING– A BRITISH SAILOR

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Chapter 14: SANTA BARBARA– HIDE-DROGHING – HARBOR DUTIES– DISCONTENT – SAN PEDRO

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Chapter 15: A FLOGGINGA NIGHT ON SHORE – THE STATE OF THINGS ON BOARD – SAN DIEGO

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Chapter 16: LIBERTY-DAY ON SHORE

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Chapter 17: SAN DIEGO– A DESERTION – SAN PEDRO AGAIN– BEATING UP

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Chapter 18: EASTER SUNDAY“SAIL HO!” – WHALES – SAN JUAN – ROMANCE OF HIDE-DROGHINGSAN DIEGO AGAIN

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Chapter 19: THE SANDWICH ISLANDERSHIDE-CURING – WOOD-CUTTINGRATTLE-SNAKES – NEW-COMERS

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Chapter 20: LEISURE – NEWS FROM HOME– “BURNING THE WATER”

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Chapter 21: CALIFORNIA AND ITS INHABITANTS

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Chapter 22: LIFE ON SHORETHE ALERT

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Chapter 23: NEW SHIP AND SHIPMATES– MY WATCHMATE

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Chapter 24: SAN DIEGO AGAINA DESCENT – HURRIED DEPARTUREA NEW SHIPMATE

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Chapter 25: RUMORS OF WAR– A SPOUTER – SLIPPING FOR A SOUTH-EASTER – A GALE

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Chapter 26: SAN FRANCISCO– MONTEREY

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Chapter 27: THE SUNDAY WASH-UP– ON SHORE – A SET-TO – A GRANDEE – “SAIL HO!” – A FANDANGO

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Chapter 28: AN OLD FRIEND– A VICTIM – CALIFRONIA RANGERS – NEWS FROM HOME – LAST LOOKS

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Chapter 29: LOADING FOR HOME– A SURPRISE – LAST OF AN OLD FRIEND – THE LAST HIDE – A HARD CASE – UP ANCHOR, FOR HOME! – HOMEWARD BOUND

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Chapter 30: BEGINNING THE LONG RETURN VOYAGEA SCARE

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Chapter 31: BAD PROSPECTSFIRST TOUCH OF CAPE HORN – ICEBERGSTEMPERANCE SHIPS – LYING-UP – ICE – DIFFICULTY ON BOARD – CHANGE OF COURSE – STRAITS OF MAGELLAN

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Chapter 32: ICE AGAIN– A BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON – CAPE HORN – “LAND HO!” – HEADING FOR HOME

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Chapter 33: CRACKING ON– PROGRESS HOMEWARD – A PLEASANT SUNDAY – A FINE SIGHT – BY-PLAY

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Chapter 34: NARROW ESCAPESTHE EQUATOR – TROPICAL SQUALLS – A THUNDER STORM

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Chapter 35: A DOUBLE REEFTOP-SAIL BREEZE – SCURVY – A FRIEND IN NEED – PREPARING FOR PORTTHE GULF STREAM

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Chapter 36: SOUNDINGSSIGHTS FROM HOME – BOSTON HARBOR – LEAVING THE SHIP

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Chapter 37: CONCLUDING CHAPTER

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Chapter 38: TWENTY-FOUR YEARS AFTER

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Who should listen Two Years Before the Mast

The summary audiobook of "Two Years Before the Mast" by Richard Henry Dana Jr. is ideal for listeners interested in maritime history, travel literature, or the American experience in the 19th century. It appeals to students, educators, and casual readers seeking a concise overview of Dana's vivid account of life aboard a merchant ship, as well as those drawn to themes of adventure, exploration, and the challenging realities of seafaring. Additionally, those interested in the social and environmental observations of California during that era will find valuable insights in this succinct summary.

3 quotes from Two Years Before the Mast

"The joy of the sea is not in its vastness, but in the comfort of its simplicity."
"We are all made of the same elements, and when we sail, we are all mariners united by the spirit of adventure and discovery."
"To be at sea is to be embraced by nature in her wildest form; it teaches resilience and appreciation for the forces beyond our control."

Author : Richard Henry Dana Jr.

Richard Henry Dana Jr. was born on August 1, 1815, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, into a family with colonial roots dating back to 1640. His early education was marked by strict discipline under Samuel Barrett, a formidable schoolmaster who gained notoriety for his harsh methods. After a brief stint in a private school led by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Dana enrolled at Harvard College but faced suspension for supporting a student protest. His scholarly pursuits came to an abrupt halt due to illness, prompting him to embark on a transformative sea voyage as a common sailor on the brig Pilgrim in 1834. This two-year journey around Cape Horn to California deeply influenced him, leading to the creation of his renowned work, *Two Years Before the Mast*, which chronicles his experiences and reflects his growing concern for the rights of common seamen. Following his return to Harvard, Dana completed his law degree and went on to advocate for maritime rights, authoring *The Seaman's Friend*, an influential text that established him as a leading authority on maritime law.

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