Richard Henry Dana

The Seaman's Friend

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Produktbeschreibung

Originally published in 1841, 'The Seaman's Friend' was written by Richard Henry Dana as a guide to navigating the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. With practical advice on everything from knot-tying to ship maintenance, this book is a fascinating look at the maritime culture of the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 340g
• ISBN-13: 9781022403871
• ISBN-10: 1022403877
• Artikelnr.: 71552290

Autorenporträt

Richard Henry Dana Jr. (August 1, 1815 January 6, 1882) was an influential American lawyer, writer, and politician from Massachusetts, born to Richard Henry Dana Sr. A descendant of a colonial family, Dana is best known for his classic memoir Two Years Before the Mast, which recounts his experience as a sailor aboard a merchant ship. The book exposed the harsh realities of life at sea and contributed to important reforms in maritime labor. Dana was also a dedicated lawyer and social reformer, defending the rights of the marginalized, including fugitive slaves and freedmen. His most notable legal achievement was successfully representing the U.S. government before the Supreme Court in the Prize Cases, which upheld the Union s naval blockade during the Civil War. In addition to his literary and legal work, Dana wrote several other books, including To Cuba and Back and Twenty-Four Years After. Both as a writer and an advocate, Dana remained committed to justice and social change, leaving a lasting impact on American literature and law.