An illustrated history of Victoria, Texas, paired with histories of the local companies. Terry Hammonds, publisher of www.TexasWater-ways.com, attended Patti Welder, graduated from Victoria High School in 1959, attended Victoria College, received his Bachelor's Degree from Wayland College in Plainview in 1964 and his Master's Degree from Our Lady of the Lake in San Antonio in 1970. He has written two other local histories: The Law Enforcement History of Victoria and The Baseball History of Victoria. As a photographer, Hammonds provided photo preservation for both the Nave and McNamara museums. He worked as Agriculture and Business Editor of the Port Lavaca Wave and was the first editor of Victoria Business Magazine. He has written extensively on the privatization of space, maritime business, and the oil and gas industry. His published credits include Success Magazine and Texas Business Magazine. Used Book in Good Condition