Elizabeth, New Jersey: A Glance At The Past And Future Of The City (1879)

""Elizabeth, New Jersey: A Glance At The Past And Future Of The City"" is a historical book written by S.J. Ahern in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the city of Elizabeth, New Jersey, covering its history, culture, and future prospects. The author delves into the city's early settlement by the Dutch and English, the Revolutionary War, and the growth of industry and commerce in the 19th century. The book also explores the city's diverse population, including African Americans, Irish immigrants, and German settlers. Additionally, the author discusses the city's infrastructure, including its transportation systems, schools, churches, and public institutions. The book concludes with a look at Elizabeth's future potential for growth and development. Overall, ""Elizabeth, New Jersey: A Glance At The Past And Future Of The City"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of this important American city.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.