Dr. Joshua Smith, a long time associate of the collections has just published
Voyages, the Age of Sail: Documents in American Maritime History, Volume I, 1492-1865. Described by Christopher P. Magra, California State University at Northridge as "An indispensable resource for anyone interested in teaching American maritime history. This well-organized and edited collection of primary documents will significantly advance students' knowledge of the fundamental role the sea has played in our nation's past." This volume promises to be a welcome addition to all maritime collections.