Explore 18th-century New Jersey through contemporary newspaper extracts.
This volume gathers firsthand material that reveals daily life, commerce, law, and culture in the early colonies.
Edited to present a broad view, the collection draws on papers from Boston, New York, and Philadelphia to illuminate the New Jersey story. It highlights how ads, ship notices, runaway advertisements, and local events shaped the social and economic landscape of the era.
- Contains practical notes and period notices that shadow the press and daily life in a growing colony.
- Features runaway ads, crime reports, and local commerce alongside political and social developments.
- Offers context through introductory material and an index of people, places, and vessels.
- Useful for researchers, students, and anyone interested in colonial America and the press.
Ideal for readers of colonial history, New Jersey history, and the early American press.