Atlantic Highlands:: From Lenape Camps to Bayside Town

Described by explorer Henry Hudsons first mate in 1609 as "a pleasant land to see," this high point of the eastern seaboard has witnessed the full sweep of American history from its steep wooded slopes. From the permanent settlements of the Navesink band of Lenape Indians through the passing of the Dutch and the founding of the second English town in New Jersey here in 1667, Atlantic Highlands became a prime Victorian resort during the Golden Age of the Jersey Shore. Later, as the axis of an extensive bootlegging operation during Prohibition with ties to big-city mobsters, the towns heritage grew as flamboyant as it was rich.

About the author

Author Paul Boyd, official historian of the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society, has written numerous articles and publications on the town's past. During a 31- year career with the United Nations Development Program he served as deputy director for information and chief of editorial and publications services.

Product details

• Authors: Paul D. Boyd
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.2004
• EAN: 9780738524634
• ISBN: 978-0-7385-2463-4
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 175 mm x 247 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 422 g
• Series: Making of America (Arcadia); Making of America (Arcadia); The Making of America
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous