Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. 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. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. The important events and heroism of jerseymen in the revolutionary and civil war is thoroughly researched and well writtenan important addition to the library of a history buff. This book makes an attempt to explore new jerseys history from native american settlement through modern suburbanization. In compliance with the nj shutdown announced 32120, and to help flatten the. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. In shop inventory approximately 10,000 items with 15. New jersey has a rich history which makes it something of a bellwether state for all 50. Native americans moved into new jersey soon after the reversal of the younger dryas. History a retrospect of colonial times in burlington county. Waretown historical society 182 wells mill rd waretown, nj.
History hunterdon somerset counties new jersey abebooks. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. This site requires the adobe flash player and adobe acrobat reader be installed on your computer. A collection of over 100 reference books covering business, education, the environment, history, medicine, religion, science and social science. Internet archive jacobstown baptist church a select history of. Historical sketch of the pittsgrove baptist church. Nj history books do you know the history of your town.
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 hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. And i do make this recognition, acknowledgment, abjuration, renunciation and promise heartily, willingly and. Newly wed veterans and their young families created a demand for housing and services.
I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books. This classic local history chronicles the settlement of morristown from the early 1700s through the revolution. Our inventory is sought by collectors of art, real photo photography, history ephemera, antique paper memorabilia and rare old vintage antique postcard collecting. 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. Best 30 book dealers used rare in princeton, nj with. 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. Abstracts of the deaths and marriages in the hightstown gazette, 3 january 187829 december 1881. Paleoindians first settled in the area of presentday new jersey after the wisconsin glacier melted around,000 b. 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.
History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. 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. Waretown historical society waretown, new jersey history. History of the church in burlington, new jersey comprising the facts and incidents of nearly two hundred years source. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. 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. We specialize in new jerseyrelated books, maps, prints and other items, baseball books and prints. Google books history of the church in burlington, new jersey 1885 source. We carry fiction, current events, kids books, biography, poetry, cookbooks, and. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. 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. 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. Historical textbooks the american finance association.
The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. This book was the landmark first book on option pricing. 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. Hnew jersey is sponsored by the new jersey historical commission. Genealogy and local history new jersey state library. Local history, teaneck, new jersey, cities, william phelps, mildred taylor, george washington, colonial america, david pieterzoon devries, fairleigh dickinson university. Snell, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. From its origin in 1746 to the commencement of 1854, volume 2 by john maclean.
Page 39 and all these things i do plainly and sincerely acknowledge and swear, according to these express words by me spoken, and according to the plain and common sense and understanding of the same words, without any equivocation, mental evasion or secret reservation whatsoever. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms. History of the township of ocean, ocean county, new jersey. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read. Sussex county led new jersey in the number of dairy cows between 1850 and 1950, boasting of more cows than people. Historic morristown, new jersey the story of its first century by andrew m.
The story of the area of presentday new jersey begins at the end of the younger dryas, about 15,000 years ago. It is made available courtesy of john cox, mark rubinstein, and. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. List of books and articles about new jersey history. 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. Waretown historical society 182 wells mill rd waretown nj 08758.
Kinseys laws of new jersey, 1732 the first true compilation, and the first to receive assembly sanction. Beaches and lakes around waretown waretown, nj aarp in your city. The official web site for the state of new jersey history. Start here, with a collection of 18 books novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs, natural history, sociology culled. Government history manalapan spanning three centuries by lydia wikoff. History of the fifteenth new jersey volunteer infantry by alanson a. Also stories of infamous politicians and the boardwalk life of. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Alexander library, the special collections and archives holds much material related to the state of new jersey including manuscripts, new jersey town records.
Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. 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. The state librarys genealogy collection consists of about 18,000 items in book or. 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. Whats happened all over the country has, in one way or another, happened in new jersey. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. After world war ii, newton remained the hub of a rural hinterland dotted by red barns and white silos. They have published books on roxbury township history and sponsor an evening lecture series. If you do not have these programs you can download them, for. Historical sketch of the pittsgrove baptist church, daretown, salem county, new jersey ebook written by joshua edwin wills.
Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. 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. History of warren county, new jersey internet archive. Previously listed incorrectly under isbn 0160034892. History of the county of hudson, new jersey, from its earliest settlement to the present time by charles h. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read historical sketch of the pittsgrove baptist church, daretown, salem county, new jersey. 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. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes. 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.
Act 2 books is one of new jerseys favorite, family owned, independent bookstores. 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. Branch libraries and book drops are closed to the public. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Pages in category novels set in new jersey the following 68 pages are in this category, out of 68 total. This handsome illustrated volume was published to mark americas 200th birthday. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. 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.
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Buy rumson, new jersey by randall gabrielan online at alibris. 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. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. 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. Describes and illustrates the history of morristown, new jersey during and after the revolutionary war. 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. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. The history of cape may county, new jersey lewis townsend stevens mr.