Bibliograph

Type

Label

Wilhelm's journey, an emigration journey, Anke Bär

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Wilhelm's journey

Oclc number

1109781123

Responsibility statement

Anke Bär

Sub title

an emigration journey

Summary

"When a young child finds her great-great grandfather Wilhelm's journal detailing his voyage across the Atlantic as an emigrant sailing from Bremerhaven, Germany to America in 1872, she is transported back in time. The journal entries capture young Wilhelm's hopes of escaping poverty, the adventure and poignancy of leaving behind all that is familiar, the wonders of life on the open sea, the work of the sailors, the daily struggles of sleeping in steerage, sea sickness, insect infestations, and boredom, but also the children's games and sense of community on board. And finally, the big day comes as the Columbia reaches the port of New York! Sidebar facts throughout offer insights about navigational tools, seamen's knots, sea creatures, and more in this historical picture book about the great age of emigration and life aboard a sailing ship."--Amazon

Target audience

primary

Classification