Sailing Ship Elissa (Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University) [Hardcover]

Patricia Bellis Bixel (Author), Jim Cruz (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998 | Series: Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University (Book 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

 

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“ . . . a heartening story, well-illustrated with photos.” --Houston Chronicle

(Houston Chronicle )

“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

(Sea History )

“Lively, interesting text.” --Texas Illustrated Magazine

(Texas Illustrated Magazine )

“Her story is beautifully told in words and pictures in Sailing Ship Elissa by Patricia Bellis Bixel with Jim Cruz, the book’s photography editor.” --Austin American-Statesman

(Austin American-Statesman )

“Bixel’s beautifully written coffee-table book . . . Bixel knows her stuff . . . Recommended both as an outstanding book-to-remember-her-by and as a surprising complete account of a quirky aspect of maritime history.” --Review of Texas Books

(Review of Texas Books )

“A very worthwhile addition to one’s maritime library.” --Northern Mariner

(Northern Mariner )

“A remarkable story well told by Patricia Bellis Bixel . . . Bixel is exceptionally well-qualified to write the history of the tall ship and its rescue and restoration.” --Curtain Call

(Curtain Call )

“Bixel’s research is thorough and her writing style is engaging. This book will be of interest to both maritime historians and historic preservationists. Elissa’s story is well researched and presented. This book is handsomely illustrated. It contains original images of the Elissa as well as more recent photographs of her under restoration and triumphantly restored and sailing. Sailing Ship Elissa is a welcome addition to the growing literature on Texas maritime history.” --Southwestern Historical Quarterly

(Southwestern Historical Quarterly ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Patricia Bellis Bixel has been an Elissa volunteer since 1983 and served as director of the Elissa from 1988 to 1990. She received her Ph.D. in history from Rice University in May, 1997, and is currently assistant editor of the Journal of Southern History. Jim Cruz, a freelance professional photographer, has been a member of the Elissa's crew since 1989.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: TAMU Press; 1st edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890968268
• ISBN-13: 978-0890968260
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,620,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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