Two Years Before the Mast
Book Description
An unparalleled account of merchant men at sea in the early 19th century
This is a well known book with a familiar title. Its contents are probably less known to many. It is the account of one young man's experiences serving on board a sailing brig-the Penelope-bound for California, between the years1834-36.What makes it exceptional is not that it is the literary effort of a common seamen o... More
This is a well known book with a familiar title. Its contents are probably less known to many. It is the account of one young man's experiences serving on board a sailing brig-the Penelope-bound for California, between the years1834-36.What makes it exceptional is not that it is the literary effort of a common seamen o... More
Book Information
Publisher | Leonaur Ltd |
Binding | Hardcover (161 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 368 |
ISBN-10 | 184677750X |
ISBN-13 | 978-1846777509 |
Publication Date | 07/13/2009 |
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