Sailing Ship Elissa (Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students, Texas a & M University)

By Patricia Bellis Bixel

Book Overview

New in paperback with a new preface "Bixel's research is thorough and her writing style is engaging. This book will be of interest to both maritime historians and historic preservationists. . . . a welcome addition to the growing literature on Texas maritime history."-Southwestern Historical Quarterly " . . . a heartening story, well-illustrated with photos."-Houston Chronicle "Her story is beautifully told in words and pictures . . ."-Austin American-Statesman " . . . recommended both as an outstanding book-to-remember-her-by and as a surprisingly complete account of a quirky aspect of maritime history."-Review of Texas Books "This richly illustrated and authentic account of the ship's long career is fully worthy of its subject, and makes a heartlifting good read."-Sea History

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1603444122
• ISBN13: 9781603444125
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.8"