The First County Park System. a Complete History of the Inception and Development of the Essex County Parks of New Jersey: A Complete History of the I (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019500217)

This book tells the story of the creation of the first county park system in the United States. Beginning in the 19th century, the leaders of Essex County, New Jersey set out to create a network of parks and nature reserves for public use. Kelsey's book is a fascinating look at the intersection of politics, conservation, and public policy.

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