Slavish Shore: The Odyssey of Richard Henry Dana Jr.

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Book Synopsis: In 1834 Harvard dropout Richard Henry Dana Jr. sailed to California as a common seaman. His account of the voyage, Two Years Before the Mast, quickly became an American classic. But literary acclaim could not erase the young lawyer's memory of the brutal floggings he had witnessed aboard ship or undermine the vow he had made to combat injustice. In Slavish Shore, Jeffrey Amestoy tells the story of Dana's unflagging determination to keep that vow in the face of nineteenth-century America's most exclusive establishment: the Boston society in which he had been born and bred.The drama of Dana's life arises from the unresolved tension between the Brahmin he was expected to be on shore and the man he had become at sea. Dana's sense of justice made him a lawyer who championed sailors and slaves, and his extraordinary advocacy put him at the center of some of the most consequential cases in American history: defending fugitive slave Anthony Burns, justifying President Lincoln's war powers before the Supreme Court, and prosecuting Confederate president Jefferson Davis for treason. Yet Dana's own promising political career remained unfulfilled as he struggled to reconcile his rigorous conscience with his restless spirit in public controversy and private life.The first full-length biography of Dana in more than half a century, Slavish Shore reintroduces readers to one of America's most zealous defenders of freedom and human dignity.

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Are you looking for a captivating story filled with adventure, bravery, and the pursuit of justice? Look no further than "Slavish Shore: The Odyssey of Richard Henry Dana Jr." This spellbinding biography takes you on a journey with Harvard dropout Richard Henry Dana Jr. as he sets sail to California as a common seaman.

Dana's gripping account of his voyage, "Two Years Before the Mast," quickly gained fame as an American classic. However, his literary achievements couldn't erase the haunting memories of the brutal floggings he witnessed aboard ship. These experiences fueled Dana's determination to combat injustice, forming the backbone of "Slavish Shore."

Author Jeffrey Amestoy meticulously weaves together the tale of Dana's unwavering pursuit of justice in the face of Boston's exclusive society. Rooted in Dana's conflicting identities as both a Brahmin of high society and a man molded by the sea, this book explores the profound tension that shaped his life.

Driven by an unwavering sense of justice, Dana emerges as a champion of sailors and slaves. His exceptional advocacy skills placed him at the heart of some of the most crucial cases in American history. From defending fugitive slave Anthony Burns to justifying President Lincoln's war powers before the Supreme Court, Dana's impact reverberated throughout the nation.

However, Dana's own political ambitions remained unfulfilled as he grappled with the clash between his rigorous conscience and restless spirit. As you delve deeper into "Slavish Shore," you'll be captivated by the many facets of Dana's life, both in public controversy and private struggles.

Get ready to be transported to a time when the pursuit of freedom and human dignity prevailed. Experience the untold story of Richard Henry Dana Jr. Order your copy of "Slavish Shore" now and join the ranks of those who appreciate extraordinary tales of courage and resilience.

Order your copy of "Slavish Shore" today and immerse yourself in the remarkable journey of Richard Henry Dana Jr.!

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