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19th Century Whaling Through a Child's Eyes: an Interactive Exhibit

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whaling
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history
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journal
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children
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families
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In 1868, a young girl from Edgartown Massachusetts embarked on a 3 year whaling voyage with her father, the Captain, mother, and brother. While on board, she kept a journal as part of her schooling. The journal remains and provides a unique perspective on the 19th century American whaling industry.

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Demonstration - show your project