Known as �the Community with Character at the Bend in the River;� Florence has a fascinating past and rich heritage. First inhabited by the Lenni-Lenape tribes; Florence is believed to be named after the daughter of Charles Macalester of Philadelphia; one of the area�s first landowners who was instrumental in dividing Florence into lots for future homes in the early 1850s. Some early residents were decoy carvers; whose labors are in high demand today under the classification of Delaware River decoys; while others worked in foundries or as storekeepers; farmers; and fishermen. Picking up where Florence left off; Florence Revisited will provide information and enjoyment for those who are proud to call this town home; and it will spark an interest for old pictures; stories; and news articles about early families in Florence; New Jersey.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Actually worth buyingBy M. DuncanA set of really interesting and well written essays/interviews with comics creators/historians/experts. It covers nearly every aspect of the comics industry with some very insightful ideas about how comics are made. how they work. and what is right and wrong with the industry. Worth buying for any enthusiast. Trust me.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A waste of moneyBy jill mcclintic-doyleI should have read the reviews. A waste of money. Dont bother.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. for serious comic artistsBy setlibThis book is arranged in the following sections:Magazine cartoons -- Editorial cartoons -- Political cartoons -- Comic strips -- Kids and teens comics -- Action/adventure comics -- Alternative comics -- Graphic novels -- Miscellany -- Comics in art and illustration -- The business of comics -- The creation of comics -- Teaching comics -- Lesson plans.Each section contains maybe 10 interviews or essays by different authors. averaging about 3-4 pages in length. If youre already a serious comics artist. this is a handy book to pick up and flip to almost any section to read an intriguing or inspiring piece about the industry.Personally. I was looking for a comprehensive history/analysis of comics. so this wasnt too useful for me because each essay is really too short to contain a detailed. focused analysis. Also the subjects and writing style can vary widely between authors so theres not much continuity. I would recommend this as a gift to a comics artist. or something to read for personal pleasure. However I would not particularly recommend it for research. and I didnt find it very helpful in designing a curriculum to teach comics.
