Sussex county led new jersey in the number of dairy cows between 1850 and 1950, boasting of more cows than people. It has grown immensely over the past decade, especially with the addition of the greenbriar oceanaire adult community with 1,400 homes, a large clubhouse with indoor pool, and a private 18hole golf course. Historical sketch of the pittsgrove baptist church. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Residents of the western section of freehold township were informed in the winter of 1848 that they were to be separated from that township and would become residents of a new independent township by the new jersey state legislature. Residents of the western section of freehold township were informed in the winter of 1848 that they were to be separated from that township and would become residents of a new independent township by. This classic local history chronicles the settlement of morristown from the early 1700s through the revolution. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. And i do make this recognition, acknowledgment, abjuration, renunciation and promise heartily, willingly and. History hunterdon somerset counties new jersey abebooks. The old book shop of bordentown offers a selection of used, rare, and out of print books in all categories and price levels, as well as antique prints and other items of interest. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by.
Local history, teaneck, new jersey, cities, william phelps, mildred taylor, george washington, colonial america, david pieterzoon devries, fairleigh dickinson university. History of ocean township in 1609, henry hudson, an englishman employed by the dutch to start colonizing america, anchored in what is now known as barnegat inlet. History of the church in burlington, new jersey comprising the facts and incidents of nearly two hundred years source. The story of the area of presentday new jersey begins at the end of the younger dryas, about 15,000 years ago. In compliance with the nj shutdown announced 32120, and to help flatten the. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. Traps and trapezes, ghostman, shoplifting from american a. Historical sketch of the pittsgrove baptist church, daretown, salem county, new jersey ebook written by joshua edwin wills. Waretown historical society waretown, new jersey history. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university.
History of the township of ocean, ocean county, new jersey. History of the fifteenth new jersey volunteer infantry by alanson a. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. Daretown, new jersey nj postcards from collection of 2 million vintage post cards that date back from 1893 to the modern photo chrome era of the late 1970s. Located along the barnegat bay within the pinelands national reserve, and partially in the statedesignated pinelands area lies a town steeped in history. Waretown historical society at the little red schoolhouse in the waretown lake recreation complex 182 wells mills road waretown, nj friday programs are casual dropins. Dec 05, 2016 the rich history of burlington city is the subject of a new book recently released through the south jersey culture and history center at stockton university, the university announced monday morning. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. The rich history of burlington city is the subject of a new book recently released through the south jersey culture and history center at stockton university, the. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms.
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This book makes an attempt to explore new jerseys history from native american settlement through modern suburbanization. Waretown historical society 182 wells mill rd waretown nj 08758. Hnew jersey is sponsored by the new jersey historical commission. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. The zierdt site in montague, sussex county and the plenge site along the musconetcong river in franklin township, warren county, as well as the dutchess cave in orange county, new york, represent camp sites of paleoindians. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role.
A collection of over 100 reference books covering business, education, the environment, history, medicine, religion, science and social science. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Start here, with a collection of 18 books novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs, natural history, sociology culled. If you do not have these programs you can download them, for. Historic morristown, new jersey the story of its first century by andrew m. Stevens concise history of cape may county, new jersey is the standard work on its topic, and it is reminiscent of other turnof thecentury local histories in its treatment of its subject matter. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. The stories are based in southern ocean county, nj, but they range to high points of new jersey shore area history from the 1600s to the present. History of warren county, new jersey internet archive. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities.
Newly wed veterans and their young families created a demand for housing and services. The historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. Previously listed incorrectly under isbn 0160034892. Buy rumson, new jersey by randall gabrielan online at alibris. Also stories of infamous politicians and the boardwalk life of. The state librarys genealogy collection consists of about 18,000 items in book or. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers by p. Branch libraries and book drops are closed to the public.
I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. This handsome illustrated volume was published to mark americas 200th birthday. Moorestown main street with trolley the methodist church om main street in moorestown around 1910 built 1860 stone front added 1900 demolished to make way for the farmers and mechanics bank building the murphy house in moorestown moorestown post office with bunting a turn of the 20th century public school in moorestown moorestown high. Pages in category novels set in new jersey the following 68 pages are in this category, out of 68 total. History a retrospect of colonial times in burlington county. This book was the landmark first book on option pricing. Native americans moved into new jersey soon after the reversal of the younger dryas. They have published books on roxbury township history and sponsor an evening lecture series. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Historical textbooks the american finance association.
List of books and articles about new jersey history. Waretown historical society 182 wells mill rd waretown, nj. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways. It has grown immensely over the past decade, especially with the addition of the greenbriar oceanaire adult community with 1,400 homes, a large clubhouse with indoor. W2 c9 camera eos1d mkii foldoutcount 0 identifier cu31924010411118 identifierark ark. Step right on to main street at any point in history, and be immersed in the wonder and unique flavor of life in your town, or any town in america. Describes and illustrates the history of morristown, new jersey during and after the revolutionary war. We specialize in new jerseyrelated books, maps, prints and other items, baseball books and prints.
According to a log of the half moon, his ship, was the remark this is a good land to fall in with, and a pleasant land to see. A pictorial history of ocean city, new jersey by tim cain price. From its origin in 1746 to the commencement of 1854, volume 2 by john maclean. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing.
After world war ii, newton remained the hub of a rural hinterland dotted by red barns and white silos. Genealogy and local history new jersey state library. Government history manalapan spanning three centuries by lydia wikoff. Whats happened all over the country has, in one way or another, happened in new jersey. Internet archive jacobstown baptist church a select history of. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. Abstracts of the deaths and marriages in the hightstown gazette, 3 january 187829 december 1881. The paterson, new jersey histories book collection is a group of 8 books that detail the history of paterson and passaic county primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Hnewjersey is open to anyone with an interest in the history of new jersey, including but not limited to academic researchers, teachers, students, archivists, historic site staff, volunteers, genealogists, archeologists, historic preservationists, and just plain history buffs. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages.
Google books history of the church in burlington, new jersey 1885 source. Beaches and lakes around waretown waretown, nj aarp in your city. It is made available courtesy of john cox, mark rubinstein, and. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. We are proud of our reputation as one of the most eclectic, carefully curated, thoughtful, and fun bookstores in the new york city and philadelphia areas. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park.
In shop inventory approximately 10,000 items with 15. History of the county of hudson, new jersey, from its earliest settlement to the present time by charles h. We carry fiction, current events, kids books, biography, poetry, cookbooks, and. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. Appears in 669 books from 16892007 page 321 i know, o lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.