Narratives Of Newark, In New Jersey

From The Days Of Its Founding (1917)

von David Lawrence Pierson

472 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Narratives of Newark, in New Jersey: From the Days of Its Founding (1917) is a historical book written by David Lawrence Pierson. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Newark, New Jersey, from its early days of establishment to the early 20th century. The author has carefully documented the various events, people, and places that have shaped the city's growth and development over the years. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific period in Newark's history. The first chapter discusses the city's founding and early settlement, while the subsequent chapters cover the American Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the Civil War. The author also provides detailed accounts of the city's various industries, including the manufacture of leather, textiles, and jewelry, and the growth of transportation networks such as railroads and canals.Pierson's book also highlights the social and cultural aspects of Newark's history, including its diverse immigrant communities, religious institutions, and educational institutions. The author has used a range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspapers, to provide a vivid and engaging account of Newark's past. Overall, Narratives of Newark, in New Jersey: From the Days of Its Founding (1917) is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Newark or New Jersey. The book provides a fascinating insight into the city's rich and varied past, and its impact on the wider region and the country as a whole.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Heimatkunde, Familiengeschichte, Nostalgie Heimatkunde
• ISBN: 9781120651365
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC