<div><DIV>New in paperback with a new preface</div></div><div> </div><div>“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.”-<i>Southwestern Historical Quarterly</i><BR>  </div><div>“ . . . a heartening story, well-illustrated with photos.”-<i>Houston</i><i> Chronicle</i><BR>  </div><div>“Her story is beautifully told in words and pictures . . .”-<i>Austin American-Statesm</i>an<BR>  </div><div>“ . . . recommended both as an outstanding book-to-remember-her-by and as a surprisingly complete account of a quirky aspect of maritime history.”-<i>Review of Texas Books</i><BR>  </div><div>“This richly illustrated and authentic account of the ship's long career is fully worthy of its subject, and makes a heartlifting good read.”-<i>Sea History</i></div><p> </p>