Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A captivating portrait of a 19th-century seafaring woman during her first year of marriage, based on her diaries.
Synopsis
Excerpts from Susan Hathorn's journal, combined with contextualizing commentary by Catherine Petroski, create a vivid picture of daily life and social mores in the age of sail.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-263) and index.