The Yankee Whaler: The Diary of Thomas Morris, Bunbury, W.A., 1876

Thomas Morris, trapped in the monotony of life in Bunbury, Western Australia, yearns for adventure beyond his small-town confines. His diary serves as a window into his aspirations, filled with vivid dreams of becoming a world-renowned journalist. Each entry captures his longing for exploration and the allure of the open sea.

As he chronicles his life in 1876, the struggles and aspirations of a young man seeking to break free from his surroundings unfold. The pages reflect his battle against the limitations of his reality while igniting a spark of hope for a future filled with stories waiting to be discovered. Through his honest musings, readers experience the transformative power of dreams and the courage it takes to pursue them.