Heart of a Samurai Resources

Websites

Samurai History

Want to know all about the history of the samurai? Here you go.

The Bushido Code

And if you're really into samurai life, here's a more in-depth look at bushido.

The Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society

There isn't just is a website devoted to the Whitfield-Manjiro connection, there's a freaking society.

The Man Himself

This page is all Manjiro, all the time.

Margi Preus's Official Site

The author's home on the web, filled with info on her books, her life, and pretty much everything else you might want to know.

Shipwrecked! The True Adventures of a Japanese Boy

If you feel like comparing books—or just can't get enough of Manjiro—there's another book out there oriented toward kids and all about his adventures.

Articles and Interviews

Wall Street Journal Review

The WSJ only has nice things to say.

Video

Book Trailer

A visually pleasing book trailer with a pretty little soundtrack for your viewing and listening pleasure.

Manjiro's Stuff

This guy has actual stuff Manjiro owned. Or so he says, anyway.

Audio

NPR Review

Here's what the Backseat Book Club thinks about Heart of a Samurai.

Images

Nakahama Manjiro a.k.a. John Mung

A picture of an older Manjiro.

Captain Whitfield

A photograph of an aged Captain Whitfield.

Original Artwork

This website has some cool images of John Mung's original art.

How a Cover is Created

Get an in-depth look at how the cover for Heart of a Samurai came about, from concept sketches to the final product.