New Jersey in History: Fighting to Be Heard

By Thomas P. Farner

Book Overview

New Jersey's Role in American History and specifics on New Jersey History This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0945582382
• ISBN13: 9780945582380
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: Down The Shore Publishing
• Length: 235 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

A Student's review

I had the good fortune to have Mr. Farner for one year, which was last year. I learned a lot in the class (AP US History), and I enjoyed learning details and different facts in his book. It was dishearting how time after time someone would know a fact about New Jersey that wasn't in the textbook, which we would then find in Mr. Farner's book.The writing style is still greatly enjoyable. The book was a joy to read the first and many other times through, with information on everything from crossdressing governers through Nazi wannabes through a tea party in greenwich.

Historian excellence personified

I've had the priveledge of being a student of Thomas Farner's for two years during my stay at Pemberton High School. He is an excellent teacher, whose power in writing is nothing compared to his power in the classroom . He can hold an entire class in the grip of his sheer knowledge and words, and this translates well in his book as he makes the transition to author. His book goes well in depth about many great historical events that we never hear of because they did not happen in Massachusetts. From his hilarious account of the cross dressing governor Cornbury to his more serious and dramatic telling of the works of Upton Sinclair. One never knows what lies on the next page as Mr. Farner overwhelms you with fact after fact of history forgotten or mistold. This book is a must for any historian who wishes to delve into the works and mind of a historical genious. Michael Szu

Eductaional, informative and a fine piece of literature.

Thomas P. Farner has achieved what many historians have not, he relays the truth. This exceptional piece shows many unknown truths about American History. Farner has assembled a group of articles that reflect what history should be. He fearlessly states the good with the bad. This book uncovers some little known facts about true American History. The author does not avoid touchy subjects, like flamboyant crossdressing political leaders. American history shows itself in the truest sense, satin clad male governors and all. I highly recommend this book for it's sincerity regarding history, and the real role New Jersey has had in America. This book promotes thought, while keeping the readers interest. New Jersey in History: Fighting to Be Heard is a reminder of how some historical fabrications are so easily accepted by the public