Point Pleasant

Woolley, Jerry a.

ISBN 10: 0738512885 / ISBN 13: 9780738512884

Published by Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2003

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0738512885I4N00

Synopsis:

Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach have always been two of New Jersey's most dynamic coastal communities. Visit the history and photographs of their pasts.

Since the development of photography in the mid-nineteenth century, the camera has been used as a tool of both discovery and preservation. Photographs bring alive our image of the past, and can open a floodgate of memories and nostalgia or inspire curiosity and a sense of history. The scenic beauty and simple charm of the area remains undisturbed today, and it is easy to see why it has been a popular tourist destination for more than two centuries. The last one hundred years have also seen the formation and development of several important industries in the region, including shipbuilding and commercial fishing. This combination of business and recreation, of modern industry and Old World charm, is why Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach remain two of the most vivacious and magnetic communities on the coast of New Jersey.

About the Author: Jerry Woolley is a native of Point Pleasant Beach and president of the Point Pleasant Historical Society. In this fascinating selection of photographs, many of which have never been published, he captures some of the essence and energy of these thriving communities. The result is an intimate glimpse into their past that will delight resident and tourist alike.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Point Pleasant
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket