Bibliograph

A whaling captain's daughter, the diary of Laura Jernegan, 1868-1871, edited by Megan O'Hara ; foreword by Suzanne L. Bunkers ; content consultant, Judy Downey

Type

Label

A whaling captain's daughter, the diary of Laura Jernegan, 1868-1871, edited by Megan O'Hara ; foreword by Suzanne L. Bunkers ; content consultant, Judy Downey

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A whaling captain's daughter

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

41265945

Responsibility statement

edited by Megan O'Hara ; foreword by Suzanne L. Bunkers ; content consultant, Judy Downey

Series statement

Diaries, letters, and memoirs

Sub title

the diary of Laura Jernegan, 1868-1871

Summary

The diary of a young girl who traveled with her family on her father's whaling ship in the 1860s records her schooling, dangerous whale hunts, and the activities of her baby brother. Includes sidebars, activities, and a timeline related to this era

Target audience

juvenile

Classification