Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook, New Jersey, as well as its historical significance to world events, oddly remains a mystery to many of the tourists who come to its beaches and explore its ruins. The oldest structure, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, was erected in 1764. Today, thousands of people climb the steps of this national historic landmark to reach the highest point on the peninsula. Many others roam through some of the open buildings and ruins of Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground where soldiers were once ready to defend New York City from enemy attack and tested weapons of war. Author John Schneider, a local historian in Monmouth County, produces a weekly television program. Comparing our present to our past is how we understand our history. Arcadia's Past & Present series makes such local comparisons available. Books in this series offer a special view of American life by placing historical images side by side with contemporary photographs.

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Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook, New Jersey, as well as its historical significance to world events, oddly remains a mystery to many of the tourists who come to its beaches and explore its ruins. The oldest structure, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, was erected in 1764. Today, thousands of people climb the steps of this national historic landmark to reach the highest point on the peninsula. Many others roam through some of the open buildings and ruins of Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground where soldiers were once ready to defend New York City from enemy attack and tested weapons of war. Author John Schneider, a local historian in Monmouth County, produces a weekly television program. Comparing our present to our past is how we understand our history. Arcadia's Past & Present series makes such local comparisons available. Books in this series offer a special view of American life by placing historical images side by side with contemporary photographs.

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Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook

by John Schneider
Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook

by John Schneider

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Overview

Sandy Hook, New Jersey, as well as its historical significance to world events, oddly remains a mystery to many of the tourists who come to its beaches and explore its ruins. The oldest structure, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, was erected in 1764. Today, thousands of people climb the steps of this national historic landmark to reach the highest point on the peninsula. Many others roam through some of the open buildings and ruins of Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground where soldiers were once ready to defend New York City from enemy attack and tested weapons of war. Author John Schneider, a local historian in Monmouth County, produces a weekly television program. Comparing our present to our past is how we understand our history. Arcadia's Past & Present series makes such local comparisons available. Books in this series offer a special view of American life by placing historical images side by side with contemporary photographs.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781467106801
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 07/05/2021
Series: Past and Present
Pages: 96
Sales rank: 1,029,141
Product dimensions: 6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Author John Schneider, a local historian in Monmouth County, produces a weekly television program.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

1 Taming Currents of Time 11

2 Testing Weapons of War 19

3 Establishing Army Town 27

4 Recreation and Entertainment 51

5 Providing Essential Services 59

6 Scanning the Horizon 67

7 Firing Weapons 75

8 Modern Warfare 87

9 Civilians, Visitors, and Tourists 91

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