Sailing Ship Elissa

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