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Voyages, the Age of Engines: Documents in American Maritime History, Volume II, 1865Present (New Perspectives on Maritime Histo,Used
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A twovolume anthology of source readings for maritime history courses'An indispensable resource for anyone interested in teaching American maritime history. This wellorganized and edited collection of primary documents will significantly advance students' knowledge of the fundamental role the sea has played in our nation's past.'Christopher P. Magra, California State University at Northridge'The sources in these volumes vividly illustrate the rich maritime tradition that forms the core of American social, economic, political, military, and diplomatic development over two centuries.'Kenneth J. Blume, author of Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Civil War to World War I'This is the most comprehensive collection of maritime history documents ever published. Drawn from a wide variety of sources, they survey virtually every aspect of American maritime history including maritime exploration, fishing and whaling, labor, diplomacy and warfare, trade and travel, and ecology.'James C. Bradford, Texas A&M UniversityIntended as a text for college and advanced high school students, Voyages covers the entirety of the American maritime experience, from the discovery of the continent to the present. Published in cooperation with the National Maritime Historical Society, the selections chosen for this anthology of primary texts and images place equal emphasis on the ages of sail and steam, on the Atlantic and Pacific, on the Gulf Coasts and the Great Lakes, and on the high seas and inland rivers.The texts have been chosen to provide students with interesting, usable, and historically significant documents that will prompt class discussion and critical thinking. In each case, the material is linked to the larger context of American history, including issues of gender, race, power, labor, and the environment.
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'Voyages, the Age of Engines'? A: The anthology covers a wide range of topics related to American maritime history, including maritime exploration, fishing and whaling, labor, diplomacy and warfare, trade and travel, and ecology.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'Voyages, the Age of Engines' is authored by Prof. Joshua M. Smith.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 456 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Voyages, the Age of Engines' published? A: The book was published on February 22, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for high school students? A: Yes, this book is intended as a text for college and advanced high school students.
- Q: What is the main purpose of this anthology? A: The main purpose of this anthology is to provide primary documents that enhance students' understanding of the American maritime experience.
- Q: Does the book include images or just texts? A: The anthology includes both primary texts and images related to American maritime history.
- Q: What makes this collection unique? A: This collection is noted for being the most comprehensive anthology of maritime history documents ever published, showcasing a variety of sources that illustrate the maritime tradition in America.