Examines the history of the New Jersey colony from its beginnings to its achievement of statehood after the Revolutionary War. Includes profiles of significant individuals such as Lewis Morris, the Reverend John Witherspoon, and Molly Pitcher.
"This book explores the people, places, and history of the New Jersey Colony"--
Looks at the history of the state of New Jersey from its beginnings as Dutch settlements to its entrance into the United States in 1787.
Relates the history of the colony of New Jersey from early Native Americans to the first settlers to statehood in 1787.
A detailed look at the formation of the colony of New Jersey, its government, and its overall history, plus a prologue on world events in 1664 and an epilogue on New Jersey today.
"Bibliographical note": p. 176-178.
Describes life in New Jersey and the principal developments that fashioned its early history.
This information-rich text invites readers on a journey through New Jersey’s colonial past, covering its time spent as a Dutch claim, its role as British colony, and its contributions to forming the United States.
William Carlos Williams ( 1883–1963 ) was a writer of poems , novels , short stories , and other genres . He was interested in both everyday subjects and romance . Williams grew up in Rutherford and returned there after he earned a ...
The second installment of the website and book series coincided with Independence Day 2013, and to honor that important holiday, Chapter 1 focuses on the writing of, debate over, and ultimate signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Maps, documents, and artwork are used to introduce the history of New Jersey to the time of the time of the American Revolution.