Seated majestically upon a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean; Highlands; one of New Jersey�s most famous and romantic coastal towns; has served; in turns; as sanctuary; battlefield; resort destination; and home to generations of Americans; both immigrant and native. Its history; in many ways; mirrors the epic tale of America�s evolution: an untamed wilderness yielding under the determination and sacrifice of a people laboring to create an enduring community�and in Highlands; they succeeded. Highlands; Ney Jersey chronicles this town�s remarkable journey across four centuries of adventure; adversity; and prosperity; from the first New World explorers; such as Verrazano and Henry Hudson; to the present-day men and women who work; live; and play along these picturesque shores. This illustrated volume provides a rare glimpse into the Highlands of yesteryear and introduces readers to a cast of unique characters against a backdrop of major local and nation events; such as the Revolutionary War; the luxury era of Highlands in the nineteenth century; its incorporation in 1900; and the gold rush of 1948. Through these stories and their vivid images; the personality and charm of Highlands come to life; reminding today�s residents and visitors why this setting has served as a source of inspiration for scores of writers; artists; and businessmen over the years.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. yes. i liked the photos.By MPSbought as a prelude to a stay in Dana Point. interesting in light of all the current day and very much ongoing development.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. "A Coastline Mecca in Southern California"By Russell A. Rohde MD"Dana Point: Images of America". by Doris I. Walker. Arcadia Publishing. CA 2007. ISBN 978-0-7385-4732-9. SC. 128 pages. Intro.. 9 Chapters. many B W photos. 9 1/4" x 6 1/2".Accomplished. published writer. Doris Walker (Dana Point resident of 44 years OC commissioner) provides an authentic historical-to-modern-day times chronicle of Dana Points development from a towering majestic rocky prominence and watery cove (as narrated by Richard Henry Danas 1840 classic "Two Years Before the Mast") into its present time status as a world-class modern city marina for thousands of private boats. visitors and its residents.The story is narrated. importantly. by c. 250 B W semi-gloss photographs. both from archived files and taken by the author include aerial views. showing the progressive development of an undeveloped sailing ship port. halfway betwixt San Diego and San Pedro. Early development plans. thwarted by the Great Depression of `29. ultimately. with perseverance and development of roads. railroads freeways. grew into a spectacular magnificent attestation via marine and land engineering marvels. mostly between the late 1950s and 1971. so its largely pristine. new clean but retaining significant cultural reminders of its earlier days including the famed Latern Streets (their colored lamps once denoting specific ships in bay). rugged landscaping. large recreational areas for townspeople and visitors. and an active Ocean Institute at the Harbor. In 1989 the consortium of Monarch Beach (north) and towns of Capistrano Beach (south) joined Dana Point to form the new City of Dana Point. an awesome gem of developed coastline between Laguna Beach and Doheny Beach.The photographic narrative is splendid as it traces the progressive development of a rocky promontory into the distinctive cultural Mecca in Southern California. The marina boasts eateries. small shops and paths along the shoreline and breakwaters frequented with brown pelicans. herons. gulls making walking enjoyable for landlubbers in fresh ocean breezes. As a California Native. I found the authors book accurate. timely and highly informative.
