Editor's Comments

Volume 17 is a ont! article effort. Professor Kenneth Holmes has been studying the activities of Sir Francis Drake for some time now. Several things are apparent. First, the literature on Drake is confusing and somewhat contradictory, particularly with respect to the voyages in the north east Pacific Ocean. Second, although Holmes Is an historian, his work generally falls in the area of exploration and most certainly his "proofs" are tied directly to the work of geographers. Third, the article demonstrates research activities in diverse kinds of publications - tasks not unlike those Geographers must pursue. It is hoped you enjoy this as much as I. Finally, with this issue I am happy to announce that with Volume 18 The Geographical Dr. Bulletin will have a new editor. He is Robert Ward of Eastern Michigan University. New blood, new ideas, and different ways of doing things usually seem to work out. I am certain that Bob's direction will enhance the Bulletin, and I hope you can extend him every courtesy and support him with papers of high quality for his tenure as editor.