New jersey state book store new jersey almanac facts about. Feel free to share, discuss and enjoy the history of new jersey. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Pickersgill, assisted by an able corps of local historians. We are known for our incredible author events and have hosted well over. For public health reasons, rutgers has directed that no facetoface classes will be held and no events will meet at any oncampus or offcampus location through august 14. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. Celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of the new jersey legislatue, 16831883.
The port authority of new york and new jersey made port newark the first container port in the nation. As a history buff, while i heard some of these stories, i never knew some of the other details included, but there was more in this book that made me say. I never knew that, and i figured myself to be someone up on nj history. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in americas history. The colonial history of new jersey started after henry hudson sailed through newark bay in 1609. Did you know the garden state was once the garden of eden. New jersey yearbooks online new jersey yearbook collection. Its me, margaret, the dark half, tithe, the woods, boy meets boy, superfu. Native americans moved into new jersey soon after the reversal of the younger dryas. This book of short little known new jersey history kept me turning the pages. Here is my list of nominees personal, random, and no doubt far from exhaustive. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo.
There, his culturists built the macfadden institute. If youre from new jersey or have spent much time there, then you may already know a thing or two about the garden state. Although hudson was british, he worked for the netherlands, so he claimed the land for the dutch. From its origin in 1746 to the commencement of 1854, volume 2 by john maclean.
The south river is a major tributary to the raritan river of central new jersey, flowing into. 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. Victorian summers at the grand hotels of long branch, new jersey by george h. These books may be found at your local public or school library. New jersey state library edit edit source 185 west state street mailing address. We hope you find these books and pamplets useful in one way or another. Monroe township is located in the northeast corner of gloucester county. New jersey historical commission the mission of the new jersey historical commission is to enrich the lives of the public by preserving the historical record and advancing interest in and awareness of new jerseys past. The township of monroe was formed in march of 1859 at which time williamstown was designated as a place of elections and town meetings. In 1905, he attempted to create a physical fitness resort on 2,000 acres of land he purchased around a lake he called lake marguerite, which was formed by a dam on the south river once owned by j. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
Peter jernigan lives with his wife and their teenage son in a tract house with an aboveground pool on a quarteracre of lawn in an unnamed new jersey suburb. Peter outcalt, 1807 1875 peter outcalt 1807 1875 new jersey ohio peter outcalt was born on month day 1807, at birth place, new jersey, to johannes f. The most outcalt families were found in the usa in 1880. With rolling mountains, miles, and miles of sandy beaches, quaint little towns and big cities alike, new jersey is the perfect place for a good old mystery. Outcalt is an unincorporated community located along the border of monroe township and spotswood borough in middlesex county, new jersey, united states. The format of this page isnt overly elegant but we think it will do for the time being. For more than a decade the new jersey center for the book njc has advanced a dynamic literacy agenda, championing its definition as the ability to read and write while extending it to include literacies emerging in the 21 st century. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with.
Considered to be one of the finest of the icelandic sagas, njals saga or the story of burnt njal was written sometime in the thirteenth century by an unknown author and is the longest and most developed of the sagas. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers. The source material for the saga was historical but probably drawn. Browsing by chapter number new jersey state library. History of the county of hudson, new jersey, from its earliest settlement to the present time by charles h. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men by clayton, w. In shop inventory approximately 10,000 items with 15. We specialize in new jerseyrelated books, maps, prints and other items, baseball books and prints. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Monroe township is in fact a bicentennial community. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. The story of the spotswood mills centers on the south river watershed in southern middlesex county, new jersey. The story of the area of presentday new jersey begins at the end of the younger dryas, about 15,000 years ago. The official web site for the state of new jersey history.
Located in the heart of the bustling atlantic corridor and. Abebooks uniqueness is our network of independent booksellers who work with us to provide the most diverse selection of rare, used and outofprint books on the internet. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. Choose from the widest variety of nj childrens books.
This was about 53% of all the recorded outcalt s in the usa. In any case, the books are, for the moment, being arranged in nearly the same way as the documents. History of nj new jersey information research guides. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. List of books and articles about new jersey history online.
New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. Return of survey, for mahlon stacy, of 100 acres on assiscunck creek, lazy point side. Additional information is available at or by contacting edward moeller at 973 6248070. Richard outcalt historical records and family trees. History of middlesex county, new jersey, 16641920, under the associate editorship of john p. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Whether you are looking for things to do in nj with kids, or you need childrens history books that kids can read themselves, fun new jersey has them right here. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. In 1840 there were 9 outcalt families living in new jersey. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. Forman and his wife annie had children and my father harold was one of them. Legislature page images at hathitrust the new jersey coast in three centuries.
Im not sure if were directly related to fredrick outcalt. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read before. Being the story of john fenwicks colony, the oldest english speaking settlement on the delaware river paperback by. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Nj department of state historical commission topical guide. For the glory of the union, the story of a civil war regiment raised in irvington. Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. The official web site for the state of new jersey a. New jersey archives and libraries genealogy familysearch. Turner, guide to the chart collection in the new jersey historical society 1983, revised edition, newark, new jersey. 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.
The nj poison control center and 211 have partnered with the state to provide information to the public on covid19. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Make history your kids favorite school suject with a book in time. The collection also contains a small number of test preparation books. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at.
According to title 18a of the new jersey state statutes, each school district shall adopt a suitable twoyear course of study in the history of the united states, including the history of new jersey, to be given. Out of our past, a history of the township published in 1974. Though its official nickname is the garden state, there have been a number of people throughout new jerseys history. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. It spans from where nj was young with revolutionary war history, through to the civil war, right to the 1950s. Collection the test book collection consists of study guides for a wide range of civil service job titles. County histories new jersey research guides at rutgers. History bergen passaic counties new jersey abebooks. List of books and articles about new jersey history. Monroe township is a township in southern middlesex county, new jersey, united states. We help history teachers find the best historical reading books arranged by time period, plus. New jersey compiled genealogies genealogy familysearch wiki. Shopping categories include books about new jersey people, books about new jersey history, new jersey cookbooks, hiking and enjoying the new jersey outdoors, new jersey reference books, and calendars, magazines and newspapers, dvd and videos, and posters under more. A rare original article from the strand magazine, 1905.
This fascinating new history of monmouth county showcases more than two hundred of the best postcards available of this region of new jersey. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Richard veit, a professor in the department of history and anthropology at monmouth university, is the author of digging new jersey s past and and coauthor of new jersey cemeteries and tombstones. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Monmouth county, new jersey by randall gabrielan history books. History history index history az new jersey history united states new jersey travel new jersey new jersey genealogy delaware civil war new jersey new jersey sports united states history united states us presidents usa 19th century usa 20th century founding of america colonial period the american west native americans slavery civil rights. Get wrapped up in these bestselling nj mystery novels and see if you can solve the crime before the characters can. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. In the new jersey state bookstore you will find information about new jersey.
Test books are purchased to assist applicants seeking employment in government at the local, county, state and federal level. The big book of new jersey ghost stories big book of. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about richard outcalt on myheritage, the worlds family history network. Academy of the holy angels demarest academy of the holy angels fort lee academy of the sacred heart. History in the landscape both rutgers university press. Monroe township, middlesex county, new jersey wikipedia. Irvington, new jersey images of america series by alan a. History of monroe township monroe township, new jersey. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing.
The outcalt family name was found in the usa between 1840 and 1920. Societies, offices, libraries, and archives new jersey has a rich, diverse history and its genealogical and historical communities are passionate about preserving and sharing it. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. Start here, with a collection of 18 books highbrow and low, novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs, natural history, sociology culled from our bookshelves and recommendations from new. Rutgers universitynewark, new jersey institute of technology, and seton hall university expanded their newark presences, with the former building a brandnew campus on a 23acre 9 hectare urban renewal site. Paperback by w woodford clayton, william nelson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of the original colonies, new jersey was an important battleground during the american revolution. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on new jersey.
Page 39 that i do from my heart abhor, detest, and abjure as impious and heretical, that damnable doctrine and position, that princes excommunicated or deprived by the pope, or any authority of the see of rome, may be deposed or murdered by their subjects, or any other whatsoever. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. A history of the jersey centrals new jersey southern division railroad. 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. Each person attending must purchase a book from bookends for entry. Nj department of state historical commission publications. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. Siegel is the author of three other books about irvington. It is part of the outerring suburbs of the new york metropolitan area. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. If anyone has any information on the indian heritage of the outcalt family, id love to know. Njals saga the story of burnt njal by anonymous nook.