Point Pleasant (NJ) (Images of America) [Paperback]

Jerry A. Woolley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 17, 2003

Since the development of photography in the midnineteenth century, the camera has been used as a tool of both discovery and preservation. Photographs bring alive our image of the past, and can open a floodgate of memories and nostalgia or inspire curiosity and a sense of history. Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach have always been two of New Jersey's most dynamic coastal communities. The scenic beauty and simple charm of the area remains undisturbed today, and it is easy to see why it has been a popular tourist destination for more than two centuries. The last one hundred years have also seen the formation and development of several important industries in the region, including shipbuilding and commercial fishing. This combination of business and recreation, of modern industry and Old World charm, is why Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach remain two of the most vivacious and magnetic communities on the coast of New Jersey.

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About the Author

Jerry Woolley is a native of Point Pleasant Beach and president of the Point Pleasant Historical Society. In this fascinating selection of photographs, many of which have never been published, he captures some of the essence and energy of these thriving communities. The result is an intimate glimpse into their past that will delight resident and tourist alike.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (August 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738512885
• ISBN-13: 978-0738512884
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,532,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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