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Book SynopsisThe Jersey Shore tells the story of this famous region, from the 1600s to the present, and from Sandy Hook to Cape May, with particular attention to its history, culture, and varied landscapes. This book is an enthusiastic and comprehensive portrait by a native son, whose passion is shared by millions of beachgoers.
Trade Review“This engaging and impressively documented work captures the distinctive cultures of shore areas that make the Jersey shore important to U.S. history and to families who live and play there.” -- Karen M. O’Neill * coeditor of Taking Chances: The Coast After Hurricane Sandy *
"It's about time that someone wrote this book! Mazzagetti makes the Shore come alive to anyone who wants to explore these places. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone interested in a readable but detailed overview of the history of the Shore." -- Diane Bates * author of Superstorm Sandy: The Inevitable Destruction and Reconstruction of the Jersey Shore *
The Jersey Shore by Dominick Mazzagetti event listing * Gloucester City News *
"Shifting Sands" by Tom Wilk * New Jersey Monthly *
"Don’t Miss Out on These 2018 Summer Must-Haves" by Heather DiNuzzo * Girl Gone Mom *
"An enlightening history of a popular vacation spot and a revealing probe into how it came to be seen as a national treasure. Both regional collections and those interested in American development will find
The Jersey Shore well-detailed and nicely integrated with broader American issues and developments." * Donovan's Literary Services *
"Mazzagetti has taken a sprawling, complicated topic and presented it in an intelligent, eminently readable book. Highly recommended." * Choice *
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The Jersey Shore by Dominick Mazzagetti * The History Girl *
"With its statewide appeal and treatment of current-day issues facing New Jersey beaches and coastal settlements, those researching the development of the shore will find the book to be a useful reference and guidebook. The book is certainly a welcome addition to New Jersey collections at public and academic libraries, as well as for those readers interested in the history of and problems facing their favorite Jersey Shore community." * New Jersey Studies *
"Author Pens History of the Jersey Shore," by Kara Sibilia * Elegant Lifestyles Magazine *
Table of ContentsMaps
Photographs & Illustrations
Introduction
1 The Ever-Changing Shore
2 1664-1774: A Few Desolate Beaches
Native Americans at the Shore
The English Replace the Dutch
Whaling
Pirates
Smugglers, Privateers, and the United States Navy
3 1765-1850: The Rise of Resorts
Sandy Hook, “Squan,” Deal, and Toms River
“Sea Bathing” at the Jersey Shore
Tucker’s Island and Long Beach
Cape May
Long Branch
4 1850-1900: Railroads, Atlantic City, and Long Branch
The Coming of Railroads and the Concept of “Vacation”
Atlantic City
Long Branch as the Nation’s Premier Resort
Cape May, Tucker’s Island, and Beach Haven
5 Religion at the Jersey Shore
Traveling Preachers and Camp Meetings
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
Ocean City
“Sea Grove,” Dry Towns, Retreats, and Ethnics
6 The Rise of Resorts, Monmouth County
Railroads and New Resorts
Monmouth County
7 Shipwrecks, Life-Saving, and Lighthouses
Early Wrecks
A Mysterious Death Leads to an Iconic Grounding
Collisions on a Vast Sea
Shipwrecks as Fact and Fiction
US Life-Saving Service
Lighthouses
8 The Rise of Resorts, Ocean County
Point Pleasant to Island Beach State Park
Long Beach Island
9 Fires, Storms, and War
Fires
Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, and Nor’easters
World War
10 The Rise of Resorts, Atlantic County
Atlantic County
Atlantic City, Politics, and Prohibition
11 Fish, Fish, and Boats
Commercial Fishing and New Jersey’s Major Ports
The Lady Mary and the Dangers of Commercial Fishing
Sport Fishing, Gunning, and Recreational Boating
The Intracoastal Waterway
“Jaws”
12 The Rise of Resorts, Cape May County and the Lore of the Shore
The Personalities of Jersey Shore Communities
The Look, Lure, and Lore of the Shore
Cape May County
13 The 20th Century: Transformation
Transportation Again Transforms the Shore
Economic Development and the Great Depression
The Garden State Parkway
Building Booms
Gambling at the Jersey Shore
Race Relations
14 The 21st Century Shore
The “Public Trust” Doctrine and Eminent Domain
State Action, Federal Funding, and University Support
Revival: Cape May, Long Branch, Asbury Park, and Atlantic City
Superstorm Sandy
The Future of the Jersey Shore
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index
