Two Years Before the Mast and Twenty-Four Years After

Richard Henry Dana Jr. wrote the famous nautical memoir Two Years Before the Mast and Twenty-Four Years After. Dana recalls his real-life adventures as a juvenile sailor onboard a commercial ship in the early 1800s in this riveting and thrilling story. While traversing the dangerous seas of the Pacific Ocean he faces treacherous cyclones fights pirates and endures arduous labour. However his tale does not stop there. Dana's life takes an unforeseen turn after two years at sea as he begins a new phase on land. Dana's path continues to captivate readers with its riveting narrative and memorable characters from confronting personal challenges and victories to fighting unfairness and corruption.