River Vale explores a historically rich community that has been known over the years as the Overkill Neighborhood; Harrington Township; Washington Township; and the borough of Eastwood. One of the first settled areas of the Kakiat Patent; River Vale was the scene of the Baylor Massacre; New Jerseys bloodiest skirmish of the Revolutionary War. The areas fine farmland enabled some of Bergen Countys earliest settlers to flourish. Strong streams provided power for the mills and the famed Collignon chair factory.By the 1920s; a change came over the township. Its proximity to New York City made River Vales land more valuable for recreation than for farming; and the township became known for its summer charms; golf courses; and ice arena. Visitors arriving in bus caravans traveled from urban areas to enjoy the pleasures of Herrmanns Grove; and fishermen flocked on opening day to angle for trout in the clear waters of the Hackensack River and the Pascack Brook. It was this very appeal that led to tremendous change as River Vale became one of North Jerseys attractive bedroom communities.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book. Good way to prepare for a visit to BaliBy D. FarkasExcellent explanation of Balinese art with very good graphics. This book is a good way to prepare for a visit to Bali (and in particular Ubud) if you plan to devote time to Balinese painting. I read this and some other books. learned something about Hinduism by reading Knotts Short Guide to Hinduism and watching English-subtitled movie versions of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Im no expert and there may be better ways to prepare. but I do you will have difficulty understanding and appreciating Balis extraordinary traditions in painting without some advance study.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Bring Me Back to BaliBy Robin P.Having collected some beautiful pieces from Bali. I now know the history and lore behind some of them. A great reference book on the subject.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. MasterfulBy Tom CA masterful and comprehensive treatment of both types of Balinese art: that produced by Balinese artisans. for use in the complex traditional aspects of Balinese culture. and that produced by Balinese artists. to participate in the very lively commercial art market.
