New Jersey S Lost Piney Culture

Author : William J. Lewis
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467147873

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New Jersey’s Lost Piney Culture by William J. Lewis Pdf

Deep within the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, the Piney people have built a vibrant culture and industry from working the natural landscape around them. Foraging skills learned from the local Lenapes were passed down through generations of Piney families who gathered many of the same wild floral products that became staples of the Philadelphia and New York dried flower markets. Important figures such as John Richardson have sought to lift the Pineys from rural poverty by recording and marketing their craftsmanship. As the state government sought to preserve the Pine Barrens and develop the region, Piney culture was frequently threatened and stigmatized. Author and advocate William J. Lewis charts the history of the Pineys, what being a Piney means today and their legacy among the beauty of the Pine Barrens.

Author : William J. Lewis
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781540259998

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South Jersey Legends & Lore by William J. Lewis Pdf

From Piney Folklore to Legendary Figures of South Jersey's Past Author William Lewis presents fascinating tales, revealing legends and beloved lore from the heart of Southern New Jersey.

Author : James F. McCloy,Ray Miller
Publisher : B B& A Publishers
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0912608110

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The Jersey Devil by James F. McCloy,Ray Miller Pdf

In the course of its extraordinary history, the Jersey Devil has been exorcised, shot, electrocuted, declared officially dead, and scoffed as foolishness--none of which has had any effect on it or the people who persist in seeing it!This mysterious creature is said to prowl the lonely sand trails and mist-shrouded marshes of the Pine Barrens, and emerge perioducally to rampage through the towns and cities of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, leaving many communities in near-hysteria.The authors show that while a few appearances have been out-right fraud and others have likely been the result of mass hysteria, this creature has been seen by enough sane, sober, and responsible citizens to keep the possiblity of its existence alive and tantalizing.Over 50,000 in print

Author : John McPhee
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780374708672

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The Pine Barrens by John McPhee Pdf

Most people think of New Jersey as a suburban-industrial corridor that runs between New York and Philadelphia. Yet in the low center of the state is a near wilderness, larger than most national parks, which has been known since the seventeenth century as the Pine Barrens. The term refers to the predominant trees in the vast forests that cover the area and to the quality of the soils below, which are too sandy and acid to be good for farming. On all sides, however, developments of one kind or another have gradually moved in, so that now the central and integral forest is reduced to about a thousand square miles. Although New Jersey has the heaviest population density of any state, huge segments of the Pine Barrens remain uninhabited. The few people who dwell in the region, the "Pineys," are little known and often misunderstood. Here McPhee uses his uncanny skills as a journalist to explore the history of the region and describe the people—and their distinctive folklore—who call it home.

Author : Eric G. Bolen
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781978836204

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Beaches, Bays, and Barrens by Eric G. Bolen Pdf

The Jersey Shore attracts millions of visitors each year, drawn to its sandy beaches. Yet New Jersey’s coastline contains a richer array of biodiverse habitats than most tourists realize, from seagrass meadows to salt marshes to cranberry bogs. Beaches, Bays, and Barrens introduces readers to the natural wonders of the Jersey Shore, revealing its unique ecology and fascinating history. The journey begins with the contributions and discoveries of early naturalists who visited the region and an overview of endangered species and natural history, followed by chapters that explore different facets of the shore’s environments. These start with sandy beaches and dunes and culminate in the engaging Pine Barrens, the vital watershed for much of the state’s varied coastline. Along the way, readers will also learn about whaling, decoy carvers, an extinct duck, and the cultivation of wild blueberries. Including over seventy color photographs, the book also features twenty-three infoboxes that go deep into areas of ecological or historical interest, such as the Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge or the Jaws-like shark attacks of 1916. From Cape May to Sandy Hook, biologist Eric G. Bolen takes you on a guided tour of the Jersey Shore’s rich ecological heritage.

Author : Barbara Solem-Stull
Publisher : Plexus Publishing (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Automobile travel
ISBN : 093754860X

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Ghost Towns and Other Quirky Places in the New Jersey Pine Barrens by Barbara Solem-Stull Pdf

Author : Karen F. Riley
Publisher : Plexus Publishing (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Pine Barrens (N.J.)
ISBN : 0937548677

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Voices in the Pines by Karen F. Riley Pdf

Author : Peter Genovese
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781978803916

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New Jersey State of Mind by Peter Genovese Pdf

No state has been so frequently mocked, maligned, or misunderstood as New Jersey. Yet the state is filled with amazing places and people who rarely receive the media attention they deserve. For the past twenty years Star-Ledger columnist Peter Genovese has been one of the rare voices singing the praises of his state’s hidden wonders and gritty charms. For this new book, Genovese spent months scouring the state for rich stories and fascinating locations. New Jersey State of Mind takes us on a journey to over twenty-five of these places and introduces us to the colorful characters who live and work there, from a demolition derby driver to a female craft brewer, and from a Cuban celebrity chef to a Portuguese pig breeder. He also reveals the many natural wonders that have earned New Jersey its “Garden State” nickname, from cranberry bogs to river tours to wild bird sanctuaries. Collectively, these pieces paint a picture of a diverse state full of hard-working individuals who care for their communities. This book cuts through the myths and stereotypes surrounding the state and reveals the proud beating heart of the real New Jersey.

Author : Riley Sager
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101985373

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Final Girls by Riley Sager Pdf

THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER “If you liked Gone Girl, you’ll like this.”—Stephen King Ten years ago, six friends went on vacation. One made it out alive…. In that instant, college student Quincy Carpenter became a member of a very exclusive club—a group of survivors the press dubbed “The Final Girls”: Lisa, who lost nine sorority sisters to a college dropout's knife; Sam, who endured the Sack Man during her shift at the Nightlight Inn; and now Quincy, who ran bleeding through the woods to escape the massacre at Pine Cottage. Despite the media's attempts, the three girls have never met. Now, Quincy is doing well—maybe even great, thanks to her Xanax prescription. She has a caring almost-fiancé; a popular baking blog; a beautiful apartment; and a therapeutic presence in Coop, the police officer who saved her life. Her mind won’t let her recall the events of that night; the past is in the past…until the first Final Girl is found dead in her bathtub and the second Final Girl appears on Quincy's doorstep. Blowing through Quincy's life like a hurricane, Sam seems intent on making her relive the trauma of her ordeal. When disturbing details about Lisa's death emerge, Quincy desperately tries to unravel Sam's truths from her lies while evading both the police and bloodthirsty reporters. Quincy knows that in order to survive she has to remember what really happened at Pine Cottage. Because the only thing worse than being a Final Girl is being a dead one. WINNER OF THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL THRILLER WRITERS AWARD FOR BEST HARDCOVER NOVEL

Author : William J Lewis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1947889095

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Adventure with Piney Joe by William J Lewis Pdf

Our beloved guide and Piney translator Piney Joe might be the last gnome in the woods. Take a walk with him discovering places full of wild and mysterious scenery in one of our Nation's National Reserves-the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve. One-part natural history book, one-part folklore, and equal parts roadmap to exciting destinations: the destination isn't always the endpoint and ours is located within a few hours' drive of the largest cities on the East Coast like Philadelphia and New York City. It's a wonder more haven't discovered it before now. Let us guide you with this fully illustrated vintage handheld device along with a wee bit of humor! The journey begins when you pick up the book and start reading. Let your mind escape into Piney Joe's world. Still, the trip isn't over until you take your body and visit the 31 waypoints provided in the Illustrated Trail Map section of the book. And don't mind Piney Joe's accent nor his interesting choice of hats. He's like that fun uncle your mom only lets you hang out with in small doses as he might take you places and let you do things your parents might not approve of. Therein lies the secret of happiness in life. It is to go outside and play unsupervised!

Author : Michael Kimmage
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780804783675

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In History's Grip by Michael Kimmage Pdf

In History's Grip concentrates on the literature of Philip Roth, one of America's greatest writers, and in particular on American Pastoral, I Married a Communist, and The Human Stain. Each of these novels from the 1990s uses Newark, New Jersey, to explore American history and character. Each features a protagonist who grows up in and then leaves Newark, after which he is undone by a historically generated crisis. The city's twentieth-century decline from immigrant metropolis to postindustrial disaster completes the motif of history and its terrifying power over individual destiny. In History's Grip is the first critical study to foreground the city of Newark as the source of Roth's inspiration, and to scrutinize a subject Roth was accused of avoiding as a younger writer—history. In so doing, the book brings together the two halves of Roth's decades-long career: the first featuring characters who live outside of history's grip; the second, characters entrapped in historical patterns beyond their ken and control.

Author : Kevin Kelly
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780786747030

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Out Of Control by Kevin Kelly Pdf

Out of Control chronicles the dawn of a new era in which the machines and systems that drive our economy are so complex and autonomous as to be indistinguishable from living things.

Author : Ikhlas A. Khan,Ehab A. Abourashed
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1079 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118213063

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Leung's Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients by Ikhlas A. Khan,Ehab A. Abourashed Pdf

The third edition of the unparalleled reference on natural ingredients and their commercial use This new Third Edition of Leung's Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients: Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics arrives in the wake of the huge wave of interest in dietary supplements and herbal medicine resulting from both trends in health and the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA). This fully updated and revised text includes the most recent research findings on a wide variety of ingredients, giving readers a single source for understanding and working with natural ingredients. The Encyclopedia continues the successful format for entries listed in earlier editions (consisting of source, description, chemical composition, pharmacology, uses, commercial preparations, regulatory status, and references). The text also features an easily accessible alphabetical presentation of the entries according to common names, with the index cross-referencing entries according to scientific names. This Third Edition also features: More than 50 percent more information than the Second Edition, reflecting the greatly increased research activity in recent years A new section on traditional Indian medicine, with information on nine commonly used herbs More than 6,500 references Two new appendices explaining and illustrating the botanical terminology frequently encountered in the text A revised and expanded index Leung's Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients: Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics, Third Edition will continue to provide a comprehensive compilation of the existing literature and prominent findings on natural ingredients to readers with an interest in medicine, nutrition, and cosmetics.

Author : American Anti-Slavery Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1839
Category : Enslaved persons
ISBN : BCUL:VD2266460

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American Slavery as it is by American Anti-Slavery Society Pdf

Author : Merce Ridgway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1593220197

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The Bayman by Merce Ridgway Pdf

A narrative son of Barnegat Bay shares an insidder's chronicle of a culture that has all but disappeared. It is a story that celebrates the bay, the Jersey Shore, and the Pine Barrens with a genuine and deeply felt sensitivity.