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**NEW JERSEY BOOK LIST**
AMERICA’S FIRST FOOTBALL GAME Laurence Swinburne A history of American football from the first College game in 1869 between Princeton and Rutgers. (48 pages)
AND STILL THE TURTLE WATCHED Sheila MacGill Callahan A turtle carved in rock on a bluff over a river by Indians long ago, watches with sadness the changes man brings over the years. (26 pages)
BETTER THAN OUR BEST: WOMEN OF VALOR IN AMERICAN HISTORY Arlene Ferman Presents biographical sketches of nine distinguished American women. (128 pages) & Reference
CRANBERRIES William Jaspersohn Depicts the history of cranberries, the stages of cultivation and harvest, and the processing and packaging of this native American fruit. (32 pages)
DISASTER OF THE HINDENBURG Shelley Tanaka Describes the last voyage of the zeppelin, Hindenburg, which crashed in flames on a New Jersey airfield in 1937, and examines some possible causes for the disaster. (64 pages)
DISCOVER THE HIDDEN NEW JERSEY Russell Roberts Everything you didn’t know about New Jersey- tall tales, fun facts, heroes and hoodlums, Jersey firsts, famous sons and daughters, sports trivia, and more. (358 pages) Reference
FOLKLORE AND FOLKLIFE OF NEW JERSEY Davide Steven Cohen New Jersey’s folklore and folklife include all aspects of traditional culture, from stories handed down by word of mouth to crafts developed in the state. (224 pages) Reference
GREAT BATTLES OF HISTORY TRENTON Mark Duggan This presentation of the Battle of Trenton is a panoramic view of battlefields, details of encounters are portrayed through photographs of dioramas-scale models. (47 pages)
GUIDE TO THE JERSEY SHORE Robert Snatelli Features each of the nine distinct coastline areas, giving details on history, activities, restaurants, and folklore. (213 pages)
GUIDE TO THE MORRIS CANAL IN MORRIS COUNTY Joseph J Macasek The path of the Morris Canal is presented in a series of 29 maps. The canal’s history is told in terms of its impact upon towns through which it passed. (50 pages) & Reference
HINDENBURG Thomas Stacey Examines the aerial disaster of the Hindenburg zeppelin from a historical, scientific, and human perspective. (64 pages)
HINDENBURG TRAGEDY James Day Describes the development and launcing of the famous airship and its disastrous accident at an airfield in New Jersey. (32 Pages)
A HISTORICAL ALBUM OF NEW JERSEY Frank Topper Historical Albums is an illustrated account of New Jersey, beginning with Native American civilizations in each of the territories, exploration, settlement, early statehood, and present-day issues and events. (64 pages)
HISTORY OF ROXBURY TOWNSHIP Annie Hosking A compilation of history, tales, statistics and pictures of the Roxbury Township. (194 pages) Reference
HUNT FOR THE MASTODON Georgianne Ensign Tells the story of two boys who discovered teeth, from a Mastodon in Hackensack and the“dig” , with photographs and diagrams. (73 pages)
JERSEYANA: THE UNDERSIDE OF NEW JERSEY HISTORY Marc Mappen Each of the fifty-four columns in this book stands as a colorful exploration in history. Together they constitute a sweeping survey of our state’s rich history. (249 pages) Reference
JUST AROUND THE CORNER, IN NEW JERSEY Edward Brown A collection of stories based on notable events and people in New Jersey. Amazing stories of mind-boggling mysteries,that happened in the garden state. (111 pages)
THE LINDBERGH BABY KIDNAPPING Judith Edwards Examines the famous kidnapping of aviator Charles Lindbergh’s baby, describing the background of the boy’s father, the circumstances of the crime, and the trial of the alleged kidnapper.(128 pages)
NATURAL WONDER OF NEW JERSEY- A GUIDE TO PARK, PRESERVES AND WILD PLACES Hope Gruzlovic This guide will lead you deep into New Jersey’s parks, forests, and reserves. (140 pages) Reference
NEW JERSEY Deborah Kent Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, industry, culture, historic sites, and famous people of this very small but very diverse state. (144 pages)
NEW JERSEY Patricia k. Kummer An overview of the history, geography, people, and living conditions of the state of New Jersey. (48 pages)
NEW JERSEY R Conrad Stein Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, religions, culture, sports, arts and people of the Garden State. (144 pages)
NEW JERSEY BOOK OF LISTS Gerald Tomlinson A small volume that offers the state’s most interesting talking points in a nutshell from great actors and actresses born in New Jersey, to amusement parks, restaurants etc. (192 pages) Reference
NEW JERSEY FAMILY ADVENTURE GUIDE Chuck Lawliss This guide includes clear directions, price ranges, hours of operation, and other pertinent information of hundreds of attractions and events suited for family getaways. (148 pages) Reference
NEW JERSEY- A GUIDE TO THE STATE Barbara Westgaard Easy to use guide to the garden state, from Bergen county to Cape May, from the Kittatinny Mts. to the shore, arranged alphabetically by town and city name, the entries describe what there is to do and see in a community and its surrounding area and how each place is connected to its past. (372 pages) Reference
NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL PROFILES Revolutionary Times Stewart Hoagland Tells the story of the New Jersey signers of the Declaration of Independence as well as patriots, drawn together with a strong affection for their country and their developing nation. (141 pages) Reference
NEW JERSEY HISTORY Peter Kross This book takes the reader from the time of the Native American Lenape tribe and earliest European settlers through the lines of Presidents and Kings, spies, patriots, warriors, builders and adventurers and dreamers. (121 pages) Reference
NEW JERSEY IN HISTORY-FIGHTING TO BE HEARD Thomas P. Farmer New Jersey’s history from the revolutionary war to modern time. Among the intriguing subjects, Treachery at Basking Ridge, the Barnegat Light Massacre, President dies in Long Branch and many other stories. (35 pages) Reference
NEW JERSEY IT’S PEOPLE AND CULTURE Abraham Resnick This book is about the history of the of the people of New Jersey and the culture of it’s people.(298 pages)
NEW JERSEY A MIRROR ON AMERICA John T. Cunningham A history of the state with paintings and engravings to enhance its narrative. (348 pages)& Reference
NEW JERSEY AND THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR Alfred Hoyt Bill This is a complete account of New Jersey’s important role in American Revolutionary War. (105 pages)
NEW JERSEY TRIVIA Albert Menendez Filled with interesting questions and answers about well known and not so well-know facts of this colorful, historic state. (191 pages)
NEW JERSEY’S SPECIAL PLACES Arline Zatz With a delightful sense of humor and a talent for discovering fascinating historical facts and anecdotes, Arline Zatz introduces each place, then adds detailed information in its location, admission, hours , and on other attractions nearby. (247 pages) & Reference
NEW JERSEY WILDLIFE PROFILES CAROL DECKER New Jersey wildlife and environmental concepts are explained through the superb wildlife art of Carol Decker. (110 pages) Reference
NEW JERSEY WILDLIFE VIEWING GUIDE Laurie Pettigrew New Jersey wildlife viewing guide will lead you to 87 premier wildlife viewing areas. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site and its wildlife, maps and access information, helpful viewing tips and 93 color photographs. (157 pages) Reference
NEW JERSEY IN WORDS AND PICTURES Dennis B. Fradin A picture tour of the Garden State it’s history, it’s people, it’s industry, it’s cities, it’s natural resources with maps and historical dates .( 47 pages)
NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY COASTAL ADVENTURES Betsy Frawley Haggerty In this one-of-a-kind travel guide, you’ll find the most comprehensive descriptions and listings of New York and New Jersey sea- related vacation ideas anywhere. (182 pages)
O’ NEW JERSEY Robert Heide Day tripping, back roads, eateries and funky adventures, in the state of New Jersey. (216 pages) Reference
PICATINNY ARSENAL John W. RaAE This photographic history traces Picatinny Arsenal’s role as the major ammunition research, development, and manufacture site from the Revolutionary War through Desert Storm. (128 pages)
PICTORIAL GUIDE TO VICTORIAN NEW JERSEY Robert B. Burnett This book visually documents almost every aspect of New Jersey life, with 292 contemporary engravings from Harper’s Frank Leslie’s, and other sources during the 1850-1895. (182 pages)
PINE BARRENS LEGENDS, LORE AND LIES William Mcmahon Presents legends and lore of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, an area occupying roughly one million acres. (137 pages)
POPCORN PARK ZOO Wendy PFEFFER Describes Popcorn Park Zoo in New Jersey,which rescues and cares for animals that are sick, old, abused, or about to be destroyed. (64 pages)
ROADSIDE NEW JERSEY Peter Genovese Shows unusual roadside signs, homes, diners, motels, specialty stores, and stands, and shares conversations with some of the people connected with them. (205 pages)
SEVEN WONDERS OF NEW JERSEY Thomas C. Murray Presents a brief history, description, and other pertinent information about 14 natural and 14 manmade wonders in New Jersey. (127 pages)& Reference
SHIPWRECKS OFF OCEAN CITY David J. Seibold A collection of stories of shipwrecks from Absecon to Avalon. (90 pages)
SHORE GHOSTS AND OTHER STORIES OF NEW JERSEY Larona C. Homer A collection of stories based on fact and legend of New Jersey lore. (154 pages)
THIS IS NEW JERSEY John T. Cunningham This book examines the state county by county. This fully redesigned edition is enhanced by several four-color and over 100 black and white illustrations. (281 pages) & Reference
VILLAGE: LIFE IN COLONIAL TIMES James E. Knight Describes the lives and occupations of the inhabitants of an early eighteenth-century New Jersey farming village. (32 pages)
VOICES OF THE RIVER Jan Cheripko A photo journal chronicling a 215 mile, ten-day canoe trip from Hancock, New York, down to Philadelpha, PA taken by a fourteen-year-old boy and a forty-year-old writer.(48 pages)
WATERLOO AND BYRAM TOWNSHIP Cindy Lee A collection of two hundred rare and informative images. Together, they tell a fascinating tale of how Bryam Township grew and prospered from its environment. (96 pages)
WHEN DINOSAURS ROAMED NEW JERSEY William B. Gallagher A fascinating account of prehistoric New Jersey when dinosaurs and other extinct creatures roamed its environs. (160 pages)
YOU, N. J., AND THE WORLD John T Cunningham An overall view of New Jersey for the elementary school child covering a wide range of topics, government, war, geology and industry. (190 pages)