1923 From Indian Trail to Electric Rail by Thomas Henry Leonard

First Edition • Illustrated • Atlantic Highlands • Sandy Hook • Monmouth County History

Offered is an original 1923 first edition of one of the most important local histories ever published on Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Written by Thomas Henry Leonard and published by The Atlantic Highlands Journal, this monumental volume traces the development of the region from Native American occupation and Henry Hudson’s 1609 voyage through colonial settlement, the Revolutionary era, the growth of Atlantic Highlands and Sandy Hook, and finally the arrival of railroads and electric trolley transportation that transformed the Jersey Shore.

The distinctive publisher’s green cloth binding features an iconic gilt design depicting a Native American encampment beside Electric Car No. 40—symbolizing the transition from indigenous trails to modern transportation. This decorative binding has become one of the most recognizable regional history book designs produced during the early twentieth century.

Containing approximately 665 pages, the work is richly illustrated with maps, historical photographs, engravings, portraits, and views of Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Leonardo, Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock, Navesink, churches, schools, railroads, lighthouses, and early businesses. It remains one of the principal reference works for collectors, historians, genealogists, and researchers studying Monmouth County and the northern New Jersey shore.


Specifications

* Title: From Indian Trail to Electric Rail
* Author: Thomas Henry Leonard
* Published: 1923
* Publisher: The Atlantic Highlands Journal
* Place: Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
* Edition: First Edition
* Binding: Original illustrated green cloth hardcover
* Illustrated: Yes, numerous photographic plates, maps, and engravings
* Pages: Approximately 665

Why Collect This Book?

This is widely regarded as the definitive early history of Atlantic Highlands, Sandy Hook, and surrounding Monmouth County communities. Original first editions remain highly sought after by collectors of New Jersey history, transportation history, military history, genealogy, and Americana. Attractive original copies with bright gilt decoration and complete interiors have become increasingly scarce on today’s market.

Keywords: Monmouth County, Atlantic Highlands, Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock, New Jersey history, genealogy, railroad history, trolley history, Americana, first edition, Thomas Henry Leonard, local history, lighthouse history, Highlands NJ, Leonardo NJ, rare New Jersey book.

This is the kind of regional history volume that consistently attracts dedicated collectors, and your copy presents very well for its age. Based on what I can see, I would confidently list it as a premium collectible rather than a reading copy.

Specifications

* Title: From Indian Trail to Electric Rail
* Author: Thomas Henry Leonard
* Published: 1923
* Publisher: The Atlantic Highlands Journal
* Place: Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
* Edition: First Edition
* Binding: Original illustrated green cloth hardcover
* Illustrated: Yes, numerous photographic plates, maps, and engravings
* Pages: Approximately 665

Why Collect This Book?

This is widely regarded as the definitive early history of Atlantic Highlands, Sandy Hook, and surrounding Monmouth County communities. Original first editions remain highly sought after by collectors of New Jersey history, transportation history, military history, genealogy, and Americana. Attractive original copies with bright gilt decoration and complete interiors have become increasingly scarce on today’s market.

Keywords: Monmouth County, Atlantic Highlands, Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock, New Jersey history, genealogy, railroad history, trolley history, Americana, first edition, Thomas Henry Leonard, local history, lighthouse history, Highlands NJ, Leonardo NJ, rare New Jersey book.

Size Approx: 
  6.5"   x  9.25"   x   2.25"