The Highlands has been a lively New Jersey coastal
community for nearly 150 years, and approaches with
pride its official 1999 centennial. It is thus particularly timely that
local author John P. King has brought to life the Highlands' rich past
in this wonderful new book. The author has collected over 200
fascinating photographs ranging from the 1850s to the present day. These
images carry us back to the Highlands of long ago, bringing us face to
face with the people, places, and events which have shaped the Highlands
over the decades. As we turn the pages, we will encounter tourists
from
the last century arriving by trolley, steamer, train, and auto; we will
join local residents and visitors alike in enjoying seasons of summer
fun over the decades; and we will remain behind with the year-round
residents after the last September steamboat has departed, to share
their daily
experiences, whether at work or at play.