This detailed history of Newark, New Jersey provides a comprehensive overview of the city's past. Thowless draws on a wide range of primary sources to explore the city's founding, growth, and development over the centuries, with particular attention paid to its role in the early American economy. With plenty of historical context and fascinating stories of individual residents, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of New Jersey or early American cities.

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