Matawan and Aberdeen: Of Town and Field (Making of America)

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Summary: Rich Heritage of a Small Town
Review: Of Town and Field tells the story of a small town, Matawan Borough in Monmouth County, and the farms and people who lived in the surrounding Aberdeen Township. Learn about the area's contributions to the world's fossil record, and how the small town and farms became a modern suburban bedroom community. The book covers the history of the area from pre-history times and it's first settlers to the new millennium and concludes with how the residents pulled together after their losses of 9-11-2001. Although well-researched and packed full of information, the author has also managed to bring out the rich heritage of the area. Readers can experience the narrow escape of a patriotic officer from the forces of the British crown during the American Revolution and the shark attacks that shocked a nation in the early 20th century. Besides being informative, 100 photographs, many vintage and previously unpublished also illustrated the changing times.

This interesting and informative book is perfect gift to all current and former residents of Matawan Borough, Aberdeen Township, Cliffwood and Cliffwood Beach.

Of Town and Field is the companion volume to the pictorial history Around Matawan and Aberdeen.