“Aboard scores of vessels, from the little fishing schooner and pilot boat to the great transatlantic liner, a life-or-death struggle with the elements is being waged with heroism none the less real ...

The date is October 1, 1774, and as the old television program used to say, “You Are There.” There are rumbles in New England about taxes and the Parliament in London is talking about raising more.

The actor who played Timmy on the iconic TV show “Lassie” will be among the many unique array of figures representing 250 ...