NEW JERSEY ENCYCLOPEDIA is the definitive reference work on New Jersey — a single source reference dedicated to the history and geography of New Jersey. The noted historian Chad E.Leinaweaver, Director for the New Jersey Historical Society, has contributed to articles on Introduction to New Jersey History, Early History of New Jersey and New Jersey History. These articles cover the history of New Jersey, from the early explorers to twenty-first century events. Other major sections in this reference work are New Jersey Symbols and Designations, Geography and Topography, Profiles of Governors, Chronology of Historic Events, Dictionary of Places, Constitution, Bibliography, Pictorial Scenes, State Executive Offices, State Agencies, Departments and Offices, New Jersey Senators, New Jersey Assembly Members, U.S. Senators and U.S. Congress members from New Jersey, Directory of Historic Places and Index.
• INTRODUCTION TO NEW JERSEY HISTORY
An overview of New Jersey history written by Chad E.Leinaweaver.
• STATE DESIGNATIONS
Describes all the state symbols.
• GEOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHY
Describes New Jersey's unique physical properties.
• EARLY HISTORY
An essay, edited by Chad E.Leinaweaver chronicling New Jersey
history from its first inhabitants to the arrival of early explorers.
• HISTORY
An essay, edited by Chad E.Leinaweaver chronicling
New Jersey history from the arrival of early explorers
through contemporary times.
• CHRONOLOGY
An easy-to-read timeline displaying historical information
about the state.
• GOVERNORS
Biographies of all state governors, including territorial
governors.
• DICTIONARY OF PLACES
An expansive A to Z guide to all the counties, cities and towns
in New Jersey. From Absecon to Zarephath, this section
provides users with detailed historical and contemporary
information along with place-name origins, points of interest,
and other information. Particulary useful for researching
local history and genealogy.
• NEW JERSEY PICTORIAL
A wide array of images documenting scenes from
New Jersey and its history.
• Two Volumes • 1008 Pages • 50+ Illustrations and maps.
• 5.5 x 8.5 Page Size • Hardcover • Copyright 2008
• ISBN 10 digit 1878592440 • ISBN 13 digit 9781878592446
• Set price $165.00
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