Richard Henry Dana Jr. published 5 non-fiction books, beginning with Two Years Before the Mast (1840).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Richard Henry Dana Jr.
Non-fiction in order
Two Years Before the Mast (1840)
The Seaman's Friend (1841)
To Cuba and Back (1859)
An Address Upon the Life and Services of Edward Everett (1865)
Two Years Before the Mast, and Twenty-four Years After: A Personal Narrative (1869)
About Richard Henry Dana Jr.
Richard Henry Dana Jr. was an American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts, a descendant of a colonial family, who gained renown as the author of the classic American memoir Two Years Before the Mast and as an attorney who successfully represented the U.S. government before the U.S. Supreme Court during the Civil War in the Prize Cases. Both as a writer and as a lawyer, he was a champion of the downtrodden, from seamen to fugitive slaves and freedmen.
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Richard Henry Dana Jr. FAQ
- How many books has Richard Henry Dana Jr. written?
- Richard Henry Dana Jr. published 5 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Henry Dana Jr.'s books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Two Years Before the Mast.
- What is Richard Henry Dana Jr.'s last book?
- Two Years Before the Mast, and Twenty-four Years After: A Personal Narrative (1869).
- What is Richard Henry Dana Jr.'s most famous book?
- Two Years Before the Mast (1840) is Richard Henry Dana Jr.'s most widely read book.
- Can I read Richard Henry Dana Jr.'s books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Richard Henry Dana Jr. are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.