Old Bergen (NJ): History and Reminiscences
by: Daniel Van Winkle

Softcover. Bowie MD, Heritage Books, reprint, 1997, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 325 pages, b&w illustrations. The village of Bergen, established in 1660, was the first permanent settlement in New Jersey. Now known as Hoboken and Jersey City, the marshy land on which Bergen was founded is just across the Hudson River from New York. At the beginning of this century, when this book was written((1902), the Bergen region was still known for an old-fashioned charm. Mr. Van Winkle used sources such as colonial and revolutionary documents, old newspaper articles and individual's reminiscences to compile this pleasant and enjoyable history. Light pencil marking to 10 pages.