Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Seaman's Friend: A Treatise on Practical Seamanship
Buy on Amazon1840
Two Years Before The Mast
Buy on Amazon0
Hospitable England in the Seventies: The Diary of a Young American, 1875-1876
Buy on Amazon2007
Elements of International Law (With: Henry Wheaton)
Buy on Amazon2015
A Tribute To Judge Sprague
Buy on Amazon2015
Argument of Richard H. Dana, Jr.: On Behalf of the United States
Buy on Amazon2018
To Cuba and Back
Buy on Amazon2019
Dana's Seaman's Friend
Buy on Amazon2021
An Autobiographical Sketch
Buy on Amazon2021
The Best Sailing Stories Ever Told
Buy on Amazon2011
Sea Scripts: A salty collection of 25 classic maritime tales
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Seaman's Friend: A Treatise on Practical Seamanship (1840), 2. Two Years Before The Mast, 3. Hospitable England in the Seventies: The Diary of a Young American, 1875-1876 (2007), 4. Elements of International Law (With: Henry Wheaton) (2015), 5. A Tribute To Judge Sprague (2015), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Richard Henry Dana Jr. contains 11 books. The series began in 1840 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Richard Henry Dana Jr.. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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