Down The Jersey Shore [Paperback]

Russell Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1993

NEW JERSEY SHORE TOWNS WITH RELIGIOUS ROOTS - NOTABLE STEAMSHIPS AND TRAINS - FAMOUS PEOPLE BORN AND RESIDENT AT THE JERSEY SHORE - MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF THE MISS AMERICA PAGEANT - BIZARRE ATTRACTIONS OF THE ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK - OLD-TIME BIRD AND WATERFOWL NAMES - NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKS ALONG THE JERSEY SHORE - HOW SAILORS PREVENTED GHOSTS FROM HAUNTING THEIR SHIPS - EARLY WAR HEROES OF THE SHORE - THE SUBMARINE FIRST OF SIMON LAKE - SIGNIFICANT RESCUES ATTEMPTED BY THE JERSEY SHORE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE - THE LIGHTKEEPER'S DAYTIME DUTIES - EXISTING AND EXTINCT INLETS ALONG THE JERSEY SHORE

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Freelance writer Roberts and Youmans, a former editor of Coast , have written a lively appreciation of the heritage of the New Jersey shore. They place the shore in the context of American history, also offering histories of beach towns, lighthouses, and the shore's life-saving services. The chronicle ranges from the history of the Miss America pageant to the evolution of the boardwalk, from local ghost stories to the shore's celebrity visitors and residents, and from the stories behind tourist attractions to accounts of such traditional crafts as boat-building. This affectionate portrait of the New Jersey shore's past is enhanced by photographs and includes a good bibliography. Recommended for regional collections.
- Wendy Knickerbocker, Rhode Island Coll. Lib., Providence
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"Freelance writer Roberts and Youmans, a former editor of Coast , have written a lively appreciation of the heritage of the New Jersey shore. They place the shore in the context of American history, also offering histories of beach towns, lighthouses, and the shore's life-saving services. The chronicle ranges from the history of the Miss America pageant to the evolution of the boardwalk, from local ghost stories to the shore's celebrity visitors and residents, and from the stories behind tourist attractions to accounts of such traditional crafts as boat-building. This affectionate portrait of the New Jersey shore's past is enhanced by photographs and includes a good bibliography. Recommended for regional collections. -- Wendy Knickerbocker, Rhode Island Coll. Lib., Providence --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press (October 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813519969
• ISBN-13: 978-0813519968
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,014,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting, historic portrait of the Jersey shore., October 7, 1998

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This review is from: Down The Jersey Shore (Hardcover)

Roberts' "Down the Jersey Shore" is packed with historical facts, photos and information. While his style is scholarly, he seems to neglect the passionate side of life in this special place. I found myself hoping he would explore the contemporary shore lifestyle, as a compliment to his historical fact-finding.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable summary of the lore of the Shore, March 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Down The Jersey Shore (Paperback)

A surprisingly enjoyable history of the New Jersey Shore. An easy read that is worth picking up over and over. One point: the author says that the Twin Lights at Navesink Highlands sit on the highest point on the eastern seaboard. That's accuarte only for NJ seaboard; Staten Island NY is the highest point on the Atlantic, eastern seaboard -- from my history. Regardless, read this book; it's a joy.