Closed Sea: From the Manasquan to the Mullica: A History of Barnegat Bay

Closed Sea weaves together a colorful history of whalers and pirates, Revolutionary patriots and loyalists, fishermen and loggers, iron masters and life-saving crews, sportsmen and holiday makers. Filled with historical anecdote and keen observations of sea and shore, Closed Sea is a compelling portrait of the historical culture and ecology of New Jersey's Barnegat Bay region. With a naturalist's eye and a sailor's experience, the author opens our eyes to the Jersey Shore's past, its shifti...