In 1840, Dana's Two Years Before the Mast was published, based on his diaries. It contains an in depth account of life on the California coast, territory of the Mexican government, a decade before the Gold Rush had
In 1840, Dana's Two Years Before the Mast was published, based on his diaries. It contains an in depth account of life on the California coast, territory of the Mexican government, a decade before the Gold Rush had