From Sail to Steam: Four Centuries of Texas Maritime History, 1500-1900 - Richard V. Francaviglia - Google Books

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The Gulf Coast has been a principal place of entry into Texas ever since Alonso Alvarez de Pineda explored these shores in 1519. Yet, nearly five hundred years later, the maritime history of Texas remains largely untold. In this book, Richard V.…