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.
Volume One Includes:
• POLITICAL SECTION
State Executive Officers
State Agencies, Departments, and Offices
New Jersey State Senators
New Jersey Assembly Members
U.S.  Senators from New Jersey
U.S. Representatives from New Jersey

• DIRECTORY OF NEW JERSEY HISTORIC PLACES
All the place listings as designated by the National Register of Historic Places.
• NEW JERSEY CONSTITUTION
• BIBLIOGRAPHY
A list of titles recommended by Chad E.Leinaweaver for further research.
• INDEX
A detailed index to all sections.
Volume Two Includes:
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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