About this Book: |
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Some of New Jersey's most exciting history can be found in our more than two dozen State Parks. Names such as Wawayanda and Hopatcong remind us of the Lenape, or "Original People." Historic battlefields recall New Jersey's years as "the Crossroads of the American Revolution." Abandoned forges still speak of our first great industry, and we can trace the beginnings of our transportation network in the paths of the Morris and the Delaware and Raritan Canals.
From the top of New Jersey's highest mountain, to our last undeveloped beaches, discover the stories of our parks: who called them home in the past, what happened in and around them, and how and why they were preserved for generations of visitors.
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About the Author: |
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Kevin Woyce is an author, photographer, and lecturer. His regional history books include "Jersey Shore History & Facts" and "Hudson River Lighthouses & History." He presents slideshows throughout New Jersey and southern New York on a variety of topics, including "Hudson River Lighthouses," "New Jersey State Parks," "History of the Jersey Shore," and "The Statue of Liberty." A lifelong resident of the Garden State, he lives in Lyndhurst with his wife, Carin.
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