Richard Henry Dana Jr. Books in Order

Dana recounts life as an ordinary sailor rather than a passenger or officer. His narrative follows shipboard work and daily hardships, offering a view of a sailing voyage from the crew’s quarters before the mast.

Dana’s remarks honor Judge Sprague at a dinner for the officers of the Kearsarge. Delivered in response to a toast to the judiciary, this short address records his tribute to the judge and his public role.

Dana describes a visit to Cuba in 1859, including Havana and a sugar plantation. His account considers institutions, everyday encounters, and the effects of slavery and Spanish rule on the society he observes.

Richard Henry Dana Jr. looks back on his early life in this brief autobiographical account covering 1815 to 1842. Written as he began keeping a journal, it records the years preceding his established career as a lawyer and author.

This collection brings together Richard Henry Dana Jr.’s public speeches and private letters to his son. His arguments about slavery, constitutional questions, and public policy sit alongside the advice and concerns he shared within his family.

Dana explains the practical work of a nineteenth-century sailor, from handling sails and tying knots to understanding each crew member’s duties. A glossary helps readers make sense of the terminology used aboard merchant ships.