by Marc Mappen
Synopsis
In this lively romp through history from the primitive past to the present day, Marc Mappen's message resonates—There's More to New Jersey than the Sopranos. Real tales, wise tales, tall tales abound throughout the pages of Mappen's collection, filled with zest, humor, scandal, and occasionally tragedy. Providing a lens into American history through lively prose and more than twenty-five illustrations, this book is as much fun as a trip to the Jersey Shore and definitely more rewarding than a night home watching television— simply stated, this book is one you can't refuse to read.
Dr. Mappen has been described by the New York Times as “the eminent New Jersey historian.” He has five books to his credit and has more than 100 articles and essays in publications that include the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Rutgers Magazine and New Jersey Heritage. He has been interviewed on the History Channel and National Public Radio.
Dr. Richard Veit, Department of History and Anthropology, Monmouth University, has this to say about the book, “So you think you know New Jersey history? Well, think again. In There’s More to New Jersey than the Sopranos, Marc Mappen provides readers with dozens of fascinating Jersey stories. From long-buried mastodons to menacing Martians, it is all here. This book is a must read.”
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