Sailing Ship Elissa: Volume 76

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

Author: Patricia Bellis Bixel

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Publication Date: Nov 30, 2011

Number of Pages: 122 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1603444122

ISBN-13: 9781603444125