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Two Years Before The Mast (Record no. 585591)
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| fixed length control field | 01573nam a22001697a 4500 |
| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| fixed length control field | 250906b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9780451527592 |
| Paper back/Hardbound | pbk |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | eng |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 910.45 |
| Item number | DAN |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Richard Henry Dana |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Two Years Before The Mast |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | Richard Henry Dana |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Name of publisher | Grapevine India |
| Year of publication | 2022 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | 320p. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | Two Years Before the Mast is Richard Henry Dana's captivating firsthand account of life at sea, offering a vivid and unflinching portrayal of 19th-century maritime culture. Written after Dana spent two years working as a common sailor aboard a merchant ship, the book stands as a seminal work in American literature and a powerful critique of labor conditions during the era.<br/><br/>In this riveting narrative, Dana embarks on a grueling voyage from Boston to California, enduring harsh working conditions, brutal weather, and the oppressive authority of ship officers. His detailed descriptions of life aboard the brig Pilgrim and along the Californian coast immerse readers in the world of sailors, their camaraderie, and their resilience. The story also captures the beauty and wildness of a largely undeveloped California, providing a rare glimpse into the region’s early days.<br/><br/>More than a travelogue, Dana’s work is a testament to human endurance and a call for justice. His observations of the exploitation of sailors shed light on the broader social inequalities of his time, making the book a pivotal text in both literary and social history. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | English Books |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Full call number | Accession Number | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Anna Centenary Library | Anna Centenary Library | 7TH FLOOR, B WING | 06.09.2025 | 910.45 DAN | 482434 | 06.09.2025 | English Books |