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... a welcome, engaging, and up-to-date account of Corpus Christi's struggle to achieve a deep water port. With fascinating vignettes of participants, Mary Jo O'Rear reveals behind-the-scenes political maneuvering that brought together supporters and sometimes antagonists, who ultimately achieved the long-sought goal of a deep water seaport for South Texas. - James C. Maroney, professor of history, Lee College ... provides a realistic, and delightful, close-up of Corpus Christi's important place in ... the Gulf Coast. - Charles W. Macune Jr., professor of history, California State University-Northridge

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Mary Jo O'Rear has served in regional and local history groups and as adjunct history professor at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi and Texas A&M University–Kingsville. She is also a former instructor in history, economics, and geography for the Corpus Christi Independent School District.

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