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Richard Henry Dana Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, booked passage on the steamer Cahawba to visit the island and see for himself what conditions were like there.

In this immersive narrative, Dana paints a vivid picture of his experiences exploring the heart of Cuba. He skillfully captures the essence of Cuban culture, recounting encounters with its vibrant cities, picturesque landscapes, and the warmth of its people. Beyond simply being a travel memoir, the work delves into..." data-title="Книга To Cuba and Back">

Description In 1859, as the United States was contemplating the annexation of Cuba, Richard Henry Dana Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, booked passage on the steamer Cahawba to visit the island and see for himself what conditions were like there. In this immersive narrative, Dana paints a vivid picture of his experiences exploring the heart of Cuba. He skillfully captures the essence of Cuban culture, recounting encounters with its vibrant cities, picturesque landscapes, and the warmth of its people. Beyond simply being a travel memoir, the work delves into...
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Richard Henry Dana Jr. entered Harvard in 1831 but was forced to abandon his studies after two years due to eye trouble caused by measles. Dana shipped out as a common seaman onboard the American merchant ship Pilgrim, convinced that time at sea would help cure his affliction. The ship left Boston on August 14, 1834, just two weeks after his nineteenth birthday, on a mission to then-Mexican California to collect animal hides.

From the moment he steps on board, Dana is confronted with the grueling nature of life at sea. He describes in vivid detail the brutal working conditions, the treacherous storms, the heavy labor required to operate a sailing ship, and..." data-title="Книга Two Years Before the Mast">

Description Richard Henry Dana Jr. entered Harvard in 1831 but was forced to abandon his studies after two years due to eye trouble caused by measles. Dana shipped out as a common seaman onboard the American merchant ship Pilgrim, convinced that time at sea would help cure his affliction. The ship left Boston on August 14, 1834, just two weeks after his nineteenth birthday, on a mission to then-Mexican California to collect animal hides. From the moment he steps on board, Dana is confronted with the grueling nature of life at sea. He describes in vivid detail the brutal working conditions, the treacherous storms, the heavy labor required to operate a sailing ship, and...