-
By Ocean County Historical Society: A unique area exists along the western shores of Little Egg Harbor Bay and Great Bay between the communities of Manahawkin and New Gretna. These towns, located in the southern coastal section of New Jersey have a rich and charming history. From the beginning, the region was rich in natural resources, providing fish, clams, oysters, lumber, and cranberries for early settlers. The communities also enjoyed a temperate climate and navigable harbors, leading to the development of shipbuilding and trading as early industries. Because of the isolation of the Tuckerton area from the larger population centers of the state, its small-town flavor and way of life were allowed to endure. Many of the occupations of the settlers of the early 1700s survive to this day. Downshore from Manahawkin to New Gretna seeks to capture the charm of the little towns in this region, the character of the people who settled here, many of whose families still remain, and the lifestyle lived in harmony with this pastoral environment during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. -
By Kent Mountford : A history of New Jersey's Barnegat Bay region, Closed Sea weaves a colorful tale of whalers and pirates, Revolutionary patriots and loyalists, fishermen and loggers, iron masters and lifesaving crews, sportsmen and holiday makers. Filled with historical anecdote and keen observations of sea and shore, it is a compelling portrait of Barnegat Bay and its history. With a naturalist's eye and a sailor's experience, environmental historian Kent Mountford describes the history of the Bay and its people, from the Lenni Lenape to 20th century summer vacationers. He opens our eyes to the Shore's past, its shifting inlets, disappearing islands, dangerous tides and shoals. Moving inland, he documents the Pinelands environment and the industries it has supported over the centuries. Closed Sea tells the remarkable history of a fascinating place, a place of great beauty, danger and opportunity, a place that has cast its spell on generations of people. -
By William H. Fischer, owner and publisher of the New Jersey Courier: This is a reprint of the original work which relates history as written by those who lived just 34 years after the Civil War and 116 years after the American Revolution. Included are more than sixty biographies of men (no women!) who were prominent in the county and descriptions of some communities. -
Once Upon A Time in Tuckerton An Historical Novel By Kathleen Cortese: Preserving local history is the reason Kathleen Cortese gives for writing Once Upon a Time in Tuckerton. She was hooked on the town from the moment she heard “Tucker’s Island was the first summer resort at the Jersey Shore”, and that in the late eighteenth century, Tuckerton, New Jersey was one of the largest shipbuilding towns in America. It was not until she heard whispers surrounding the mysterious activities going on at the German-built wireless radio station on Hickory Island, that she decided to write about the era from 1912 to 1925 in Tuckerton’s rich history. This novel contains information and photos about actual locations and residents who lived in Tuckerton during the mysterious activities at the German-built wireless radio tower. -
Out of stock
By Gail and Roni Goodhart: A delightful children’s book about the adventures of Double Trouble, the tree frog who hates trees. He searches for a new home among his animal friends without success. Learn which of the animals saves the day for Double Trouble. Photos and text are the work of the authors. -
By John Calu & Dave Hart: A fictionalized story about Emilio Carranza, nicknamed the “Lindberg of Mexico” died tragically in 1928. His plane crashed deep in the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens while returning home from his celebrated goodwill flight to the United States. -
By John Calu & Dave Hart: When old man Tucker’s Island sank into the sea, the mysteries surrounding it did not. Sixteen-year-old lifeguard in training, Kelly Martin, is about to discover a treasure beyond measure. This book is a work of fiction. -
By Randall Gabrielan: The recounting of the development of the Jersey Shore of today from agrarian and maritime communities of days gone by to the bustling area that exists in modern times. Photographs and descriptions trace the events that shaped today’s Jersey Shore. -
By Cedric Derecho: A companion book to A Small Town Life, the author separates the facts about William Foulks and his family from fiction. Included are over 80 Historical Photos from Lakehurst, New Jersey that trace William Foulks life. -
1878 Communities of Ocean County from Atlas of Historical and Biographical New Jersey Coast by Woolman and Rose -
1878 Communities of Ocean County from Atlas of Historical and Biographical New Jersey Coast by Woolman and Rose -
Edited by Margaret Thomas Buchholz: In this curated selection of great writing from "The Sandpaper", "The Beachcomber", and other publications, the shared experience that is LBI is presented for locals and visitors alike.
Call Us Today! (732) 341-1880
