Sailing Ship Elissa: Volume 76 - Paperback
by Patricia Bellis Bixel (Author), Jim Cruz (Editor)
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
PATRICIA BELLIS BIXEL is currently an associate professor of history at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine. JIM CRUZ, a freelance professional photographer, was a member of the Elissa crew for many years.
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