For well over a century, the lure of scenic beaches and ocean waves have drawn visitors to the Jersey Shore. Presidents had summer homes where they could escape the pressures of office. Other visitors decided to stay, often building ornate, Victorian mansions that today are as much an intrinsic part of the area's charm as the lighthouses that guided ships to safe harbors. Historic Photos of Jersey Shore captures both the history and the magic of this unique section of America, utilizing rarely seen, striking, black-and ...
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For well over a century, the lure of scenic beaches and ocean waves have drawn visitors to the Jersey Shore. Presidents had summer homes where they could escape the pressures of office. Other visitors decided to stay, often building ornate, Victorian mansions that today are as much an intrinsic part of the area's charm as the lighthouses that guided ships to safe harbors. Historic Photos of Jersey Shore captures both the history and the magic of this unique section of America, utilizing rarely seen, striking, black-and-white photographs selected from local, state and national collections. Relive the days when the boardwalks were new and watch as wondrous seaside attractions rise to provide visitors with a wealth of amusements. Stroll the shaded streets of small towns where year-round residents call the Shore home. Join farm workers as they harvest cranberries and blueberries. Set sail with the oyster fleets. Witness the devastation of Atlantic storms and visit the military installations that protected this cherished shoreline. Experience the excitement and beauty that is the Jersey Shore.
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Seller's Description:
Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. First edition. Text and captions by Joe Czachowski. Oblong quarto. Binding a bit cocked else just about fine in lightly worn, near fine dust jacket with a short creased tear on the lower panel.
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Fine in fine jacket. Fine, fresh, unused copy in equally fine dust jacket. First edition, first printing. Oblong oversized hardcover volume.206 pp. A photographic celebration of the Jersey Shore in 201 historic black and white photos gleaned from local, state and national collections.
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As New in fine jacket. AS NEW IN PRICE CLIPPED DUST JACKET. Oversized hardcover. 206 pp. Illustrated with black and white photos. Rarely seen vintage photos of the New Jersey Shore, from amusement piers, cranberry bogs, oyster fleets, vacationing presidents, etc.
