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Boardwalk Memories: Tales of the Jersey Shore

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Reading this book is like taking a walk down Memory Lane. It brought back so many fond memories of my childhood trips "down the shore"

Salvini's attention to detail and wonderful collection of historical photographs are absolutely astounding.

A must read for anyone who grew up at the Jersey Shore!

Emil Salvini has done it again.

I loved his book on Cape May: The Summer City by the Sea, An Illustrated History of Cape May, NJ which documents in wonderful detail the story of America's most famous Victorian resort.

Using his gift for story telling Mr. Salvini now brings all of the NJ shore resorts to life from Long Branch to Cape May.

From Lucy the Elephant, to the first Boardwalk on the coast, to famous shipwrecks and parades, it is all here.
If you have ever visited the NJ boardwalks or have friends or family who have this is a MUST READ.

Enthusiasts of New Jersey's famous Jersey Shore will find a welcome focus on the boardwalks past and present in BOARDWALK MEMORIES: TALES OF THE JERSEY SHORE. For millions of tourists the boardwalk lies at the center of a Jersey vacation memory, so historian Emil Salvini's survey of the history of the boardwalks should hold special appeal to any who have visited the area and retain a fond affection for the area. Chapters detail different boardwalks and are packed with vintage black and white photos from yesteryear. Highly recommended: a lovely reconstruction of Jersey Shore history and culture.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Having spent many of my early years on the Jersey shore, it was a delight to receive this for my birthday. I was so happy to finally see the shore I remembered from my youth so thoughtfully collected and written about. It truly evokes the memories of the wonderful boardwalks I have from my childhood. A wonderful book.

I was just given a copy of this book by my son and was very pleased. Mr. Salvini really brought back fond memories of the Jersey Shore. Great photographs, hard to believe how the boardwalks have changed!

Emil Salvini takes you on a splendid literary walk down New Jerseys treasured boardwalks. This book is rich with photographs and stories, new and old, that take you from central Jersey to exit zero. Salvini, like in his Cape May book, offers the perfect combination of history and legend, making it a fun and educational read. I truly enjoyed looking at the pictures in particular, there's even a shot of a very young Danny Devito, look closely!

This book covers the history of the Boardwalk along New Jersey's shore. I bought it specifically because it includes a little about Springlake, where I have family roots and ties. Overall the pictures are terrific, I have to admit I have not read most of the literature as I purchased this as a gift for my father, who did indeed like it very much.

I loved this book.....the photos, the history and the walk down memory lane. I would recommend it to anyone who loves the Jersey Shore as much as I do. :)

I grew up on the Jersey Shore between Sandy Hook and Asbury Park.. This is a fascinating tribute to the not only the history of 'Boardwalks' but of the Jersey Shore as well!

Having only spent time in South Jersey (which I love), I learned a lot about other parts of the Jersey Shore. So much interesting history and great old photos. A great book if the Jersey Shore (any part of it) is your favorite vacation spot.