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Mr. R. H. Dana, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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Mr. R. H. Dana, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Mr. R. H. Dana, 1876. The Senate of the United States has rejected, for party or personal reasons, President Grant's appointment of this gentleman...as American Minister in London...At the age of nineteen, Mr. R. H. Dana, being compelled to relinquish his studies at Harvard in consequence of the failure of his eyesight, went to sea in a merchant-vessel as a common sailor. Upon his return he wrote and published a very graphic description of his voyages in the well-known book entitled "Two Years Before the Mast." His sight being completely restored, he resumed his studies, graduated with honours in 1837, and was admitted to the Bar in 1840. In the next year he published a treatise on seamanship, known in England, where it was reprinted, as "The Seaman's Manual."...Mr. Dana, like other Free-soilers, became an adherent of the Republican party in 1854'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This black and white print depicts Mr. R. H. Dana, an extraordinary American figure, taken from an 1876 issue of the Illustrated London News. The image captures Dana in mature years, with a thoughtful expression and a well-groomed appearance. However, the caption reveals a compelling backstory. Born in the United States, Dana's education was cut short at the age of nineteen due to a failure of his eyesight. In a remarkable turn of events, he went to sea as a common sailor on a merchant vessel. Upon his return, he penned a vivid account of his voyages, which was published as the renowned book "Two Years Before the Mast." Once his sight was restored, Dana resumed his studies, graduating with honors from Harvard in 1837 and being admitted to the Bar in 1840. In the following year, he published a treatise on seamanship, known as "The Seaman's Manual," which gained popularity in England and was reprinted there. Despite his impressive accomplishments, Dana's political beliefs led to his rejection by the Senate for an appointment as American Minister in London. A Free-soiler, he became an adherent of the Republican party in 1854. This print, engraved in the 19th century, serves as a testament to Dana's resilience, intellect, and unwavering commitment to his beliefs. The image, though of unknown origin, remains a valuable piece of historical documentation, showcasing the life and career of a remarkable American figure.
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