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Eighteen Miles of History on Long Beach Island
Eighteen Miles of History on Long Beach Island Author:John Bailey Lloyd One of three elegant hardcover companion books about Long Beach Island by John Bailey Lloyd, ''this loving history'' (as the first edition was described by The Record of Hackensack) brings the shore's past to life. Generously illustrated with historic photographs, old engravings, maps and illustrations carefully reproduced and printed, this b... more »ook captures a sense of the Jersey Shore that many residents and visitors long for today. In this book, readers will rediscover the lost resort of Sea Haven and Tucker's Island; ride the Tuckerton and Long Beach railroads to the new resort of Beach Haven, stay in its delightful and airy seashore hotels, and stroll its elegant boardwalk. They will experience the fear of the famous 1916 shark attacks, visit the early gunning and yacht clubs, and watch the pound fishermen haul in boats brimming with fish caught just off the beach. John Bailey Lloyd's wonderful writing style, combined with extraordinary old images, will give readers a true sense of place.« less