Synopsis
Cape May, at the tip of the Jersey Shore, goes from boom to bust and back again in this compelling almanac of lavishly illustrated and meticulous researched regional history. Beginning with an advertisement in a Philadelphia newspaper in 1801, city dwellers soon descended upon Cape May, introducing the concept of the American seaside vacation. Throughout the Civil War, both World Wars, and up to the modern day, the visiting population of America's evergreen travel resort has always been mixed across all social spectrums, from presidents and everyday people to renowned plantation owners and famous industrialists, all of whom are commemorated in this complete retrospective.
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""As complete a look at the ups and downs of the Jersey Shore's proto-resort as you are likely to see." --Frank Wilson, " The Philadelphia Inquirer
" As complete a look at the ups and downs of the Jersey Shore's proto-resort as you are likely to see. Frank Wilson, " The Philadelphia Inquirer"
As complete a look at the ups and downs of the Jersey Shore's proto-resort as you are likely to see. Frank Wilson, The Philadelphia Inquirer
"As complete a look at the ups and downs of the Jersey Shore's proto-resort as you are likely to see." --Frank Wilson, The Philadelphia Inquirer
About the Author
Ben Miller was formerly in the United States Navy before a series of injuries forced him to accept an early honorable discharge. He has received international acclaim for both his writing and philanthropic work, appearing on ABC, CBS, FOX, Good Day Philadelphia, NBC, and the Rachael Ray Show. He lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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