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Two Years Before the Mast: A Personal Narrative of Life at Sea (Penguin Classics)

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The narrative of the author's journey from Boston around the Cape Horn and landing at a port in the western coast of the United States.

About the Author

Thomas Philbrick is professor emeritus of English at the University of Pittsburgh.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780140390087
Editor:
Philbrick, Thomas
Author:
Philbrick, Thomas
Author:
Dana, Richard Henry
Author:
Dana Jr, Richard Henry
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Location:
New York, N.Y. :
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Essays & Travelogues
Subject:
Maritime History
Subject:
Sailing - Narratives
Subject:
Voyages and travels
Subject:
Seafaring life
Subject:
Nautical-Sailing
Subject:
Travel Writing-General
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Series:
Penguin Classics
Series Volume:
no. 47
Publication Date:
19811231
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
576
Dimensions:
7.77x5.06x1.02 in. .85 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18

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