Set against the backdrop of the colonial and Revolutionary War period in New Jersey, Witness to History is a broad-spectrum account of the history and times of several important historic sites in Woodbridge Township. While focusing on the Cutter Farm and Old Stone Cottage, author Donald J. Peck augments his work with stories of nearby sites-the Cross Keys Tavern, Dunham House, the Old White Church and historic Route 514 (Main Street). With the upcoming 350th anniversary of the charter of this oldest New Jersey township in mind, local personalities, such as Joseph Bloomfield, Dr. Moses Bloomfield, Timothy Bloomfield, Campyon Cutter, Janet Pike Gage, Nathaniel Heard, James Parker, the Reverend Azel Roe and Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, are also expertly woven into the narrative. Here a storyThis chronicle of colonial life and the struggle for independence in Woodbridge Township and New Jersey compels us to reflect on the American story itself. It spans beyond the usual interpretation by making a personal connection to the connecting us to ttrying issues of political, racial, religious, social and environmental justice and the freedoms for which patriots fought-f - freedoms which could not be more important in today's complex world.In Witness to History Mr. Peck has given us a reason to contemplate the present while enjoying stories of the past. He has also endeavored to suggest a new rationale for saving historic buildings. Will we become good stewards of the past? What willdo we leave to those who come after us? And who will advocate for preserving our historic sites?
A longtime leader of the New Jersey Society for the Abolition of Slavery, and founder of Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party in New Jersey, to this day General Joseph Bloomfield is regarded as Woodbridge, New Jersey's most illustrious citizen. The great-grandson of a founding family of the oldest chartered township in the state, Joseph Bloomfield was both a lawyer and soldier, but his elite background and Revolutionary War service quickly propelled him into political leadership, and in time he was elected governor. As the narrative of Bloomfield's life unfolds, the reader steps back in time to trying political, religious and social issues faced by the founders of the State of New Jersey and the United States of America. Strongly influenced and driven to action by the religious enthusiasm of the Presbyterian Church and its political agenda based on rights, General Bloomfield served with distinction in George Washington's Flying Camp. During the course of the war he participated in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth, and endured harsh conditions at both Morristown and Valley Forge. After a period of indecision, General Bloomfield emerged as one of a few genuine "landed aristocrats" in New Jersey who was willing to join the Jefferson cause, as opposed to the Federalist Party. As governor he used his moral and political leadership to initiate the gradual emancipation of slavery in New Jersey with his signing of the Gradual Emancipation Act of 1804. He later served with distinction in the War of 1812 and was twice elected to the United States House of Representatives.
A history of the town of Woodbridge, New Jersey between the years 1665-1702. Includes early Native American inhabitants, colonial settlement by English Puritans, cultural aspects of life in the town and its residents (Quakers, taverns, schools, suspected witches, and Separatists), and the Twenty-Four Proprietors of East New Jersey and their affect on the town. The last chapter discusses the life of John Singletary Dunham, an early resident and factor in the town's history. The area covered by this book now includes Avenel, Colonia, Fords, Hopelawn, Iselin, Keasbey, Menlo Park Terrace, Port Reading, Sewaren and Woodbridge proper.
New Jersey has recently been hailed as the ¿Crossroads of the American Revolution.¿ This is a fitting designation, given that General George Washington spent the majority of his time in the colony, and engaged the British in several decisive battles within its borders. In fact, a large portion of the War for Independence may be said to have been won in the counties of Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth and Mercer, where shifting loyalties and local resistance on both sides presented a constant challenge to the combatants. The reader will be pleasantly surprised to discover that many historic sites still do exist in New Jersey. Donald Peck and his companion Jane Doherty lead us on an in-depth tour of many of these Midland sites, each interpreting the facts from their individual point of view. The result is a very readable and exciting narrative, one that affords us an entirely new perspective on the past that surrounds us. You will discover many Revolutionary War heroes associated with Central New Jersey¿Benjamin and William Franklin, John Adams, Aaron Burr, Nathanael Greene, Charles Lee, and the Marquis de Lafayette. Numerous battles also took place on its soil, including Washington¿s Retreat across New Jersey in 1776, the crucial Battles of Trenton, Princeton, and Monmouth in 1776-1778, the Battle of Springfield in 1780, and the celebrated march to victory with the French, led by the Comte de Rochambeau, in 1781. New Jersey¿s truly was the ¿Crossroads of the American Revolution¿, and A Spirited War will prove it!
An American Journey of Hope is a rousing and vivid chronicle of how the colonial society of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, unique because of its Old World connections with heredity, aristocracy, feudal land systems, an established church, omnipotent governments and slavery, redefined itself as a center of political and religious forces that held forth the promise of plenty and a way of life that emphasized freedom and opportunity for all.The original vision of the twenty-four Proprietors of East Jersey in the seventeenth century was to establish a colony for persecuted Scottish Quakers. Their plan was to help those who were oppressed and suffering, and to rescue prisoners and exiles by offering them a place to live that embraced religious toleration. In this way Perth Amboy became the port of entry for both the Quaker and Calvinist Non-conformist Presbyterian Covenanters who would subsequently establish the Presbyterian Church in America. The author details the events that accompanied these changes, and continues with a precise chronology of the incidents in the city that led up to the American Revolution.As the narrative continues to unfold, An American Journey of Hope becomes the story of the conflict between a stronghold of prominent Loyalists and their engagement with many of America's leading patriots in the struggle for American religious and political independence. The story of Perth Amboy provides a unique lens through which to observe the upheaval that overturned the old order.
Over the last century, medicine has come out of the "black bag" and emerged as one of the most dynamic and advanced fields of development in science and technology. Today, biomedical engineering plays a critical role in patient diagnosis, care, and rehabilitation. As such, the field encompasses a wide range of disciplines, from biology and physiology to material science and nanotechnology. Reflecting the enormous growth and change in biomedical engineering during the infancy of the 21st century, The Biomedical Engineering Handbook enters its third edition as a set of three carefully focused and conveniently organized books. Reviewing applications at the leading edge of modern biomedical engineering, Tissue Engineering and Artificial Organs explores transport phenomena, biomimetics systems, biotechnology, prostheses, artificial organs, and ethical issues. The book features approximately 90% new material in the tissue engineering section, integrates coverage of life sciences with a new section on molecular biology, and includes a new section on bionanotechnology. Prominent leaders from around the world share their expertise in their respective fields with many new and updated chapters. New technologies and methods spawned by biomedical engineering have the potential to improve the quality of life for everyone, and Tissue Engineering and Artificial Organs sheds light on the tools that will enable these advances.
This book provides a broad reference covering important drugs of abuse including amphetamines, opiates, and steroids. It also covers psychoactive plants such as caffeine, peyote, and psilocybin. It provides chemical structures, analytical methods, clinical features, and treatments of these drugs of abuse, serving as a highly useful, in-depth supplement to a general medical toxicology book. The style allows for the easy application of the contents to searchable databases and other electronic products, making this an essential resource for practitioners in medical toxicology, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, pharmaceuticals, environmental organizations, pathology, and related fields.
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