Owning New Jersey

Historic Tales of War, Property Disputes & the Pursuit of Happiness

Nonfiction, Travel, Pictorials, Art & Architecture, Photography, History
Cover of the book Owning New Jersey by Joseph A. Grabas, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Joseph A. Grabas ISBN: 9781625851512
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: September 23, 2014
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Joseph A. Grabas
ISBN: 9781625851512
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: September 23, 2014
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English
Winner of the New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance Authors Award for Nonfiction

New Jersey's land records and deeds are unlikely sources for a thrilling tale but reveal little-known, fascinating history. A detailed story of the founding of the Garden State 350 years ago is preserved in these papers. The state's boundaries were drawn in such documents centuries ago, even if the authors never stepped foot in North America. The archives hide heroes, like the freed African Americans who fought for their right to own their piece of the state. And of course, there are the bizarre and mysterious tales, like the silk baron's castle and the assault against a sixteen-year-old maiden during the throes of the American Revolution. Join land title expert Joseph Grabas as he combs through these all-but-forgotten stories of the pursuit of happiness and property in early New Jersey.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Winner of the New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance Authors Award for Nonfiction

New Jersey's land records and deeds are unlikely sources for a thrilling tale but reveal little-known, fascinating history. A detailed story of the founding of the Garden State 350 years ago is preserved in these papers. The state's boundaries were drawn in such documents centuries ago, even if the authors never stepped foot in North America. The archives hide heroes, like the freed African Americans who fought for their right to own their piece of the state. And of course, there are the bizarre and mysterious tales, like the silk baron's castle and the assault against a sixteen-year-old maiden during the throes of the American Revolution. Join land title expert Joseph Grabas as he combs through these all-but-forgotten stories of the pursuit of happiness and property in early New Jersey.

More books from Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Cover of the book Cherokee Pottery by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book Memphis by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book Chicago Magic by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book Paterson Great Falls by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book All American Speedway by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book South Windsor by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book Eastern North Carolina Farming by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book Stories from Perth Amboy by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book The Morris Island Lighthouse: Charleston's Maritime Beacon by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book North Platte by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book Sebastopol's Gravenstein Apple Industry by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book University of Texas at Arlington by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book Forgotten Tales of Idaho by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book Mapleton by Joseph A. Grabas
Cover of the book Verde Valley by Joseph A. Grabas
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy