Books on the Pine Barrens by Karen F. Riley
Author Karen F. Riley has published 3 books on the New Jersey Pine Barrens. All are available for sale here.
Images of America: The Pine Barrens of New Jersey
Published by Arcadia Publishing / Oct. 2010
128 pages / ISBN-13: 978-0738573502
Foreword by historical archeologist Budd Wilson
This book is a must have for any Pine Barrens enthusiast or someone wanting to learn more about the area. Know a history buff? This book will be a welcome addition to their collection. An autographed book makes a great gift!
Highlights of The Pine Barrens of New Jersey:
- Features more than 200 vintage images from public and private collections – many photos have never been published anywhere before.
- Showcases many firsts from the Pine Barrens like the cultivated blueberry, cranberry sauce, Welch’s grape juice and how cranberries are harvested.
- Contains photos of the various train lines that crossed the Pine Barrens at one time, including the only derailment of the Blue Comet.
- Depicts many of the earliest industries in the Pine Barrens including glassmaking, basket manufacturing, charcoal making, shipbuilding, and bog iron mining.
- Learn about ghost towns, abandoned buildings and the world’s 8th tallest structure in a unique peek into the past.
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Voices in the Pines: True Stories from the New Jersey Pine Barrens
2010 Silver International IPPY Award Winner!
Published by Plexus Publishing / April 2009
Illustrated by Andrew Gioulis / Foreword by John Pierce
232 pages / ISBN-13: 978-0937548677
From the author of Whispers in the Pines: The Secrets of Colliers Mills, comes an exciting new non-fiction book that’s sure to please! In the spirit of John McPhee’s The Pine Barrens, author Karen F. Riley roamed the woods, rural communities, and farms of the Pinelands in search of compelling stories. From true life tales of murder and mayhem to inspiring accounts of triumph over adversity and “Pineys” fighting to protect their way of life, Voices in the Pines brings the storytelling legacy of the Pine Barrens into the 21st century.
Combining an uncanny ear with a knack for getting perfect strangers to talk freely, Riley takes readers on an engrossing human journey into the heart of the Pines. You’ll meet artisans, activists, farmers, educators, local heroes, and regular folks in this collection of true stories, told in the words of those who lived them.
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Whispers in the Pines: The Secrets of Colliers Mills
Published by KFR Communications / Oct. 2009
222 pages / ISBN-13: 978-0615325217
Illustrated by Andrew Gioulis / Foreword by Ben Ruset of www.njpinebarrens.com
The orignal that started it all…
Colliers Mills is to most, a wooded stretch of undisturbed acreage, rich in wildlife and prime land for hunting. Situated on the northwestern fringe of the Pine Barrens, it is a common belief that this land has existed in this condition since the beginning of time. Yet, Colliers Mills has seen prosperous villages rise and fall and history made on its soil. It was once home to a politician destined to become the next state governor and Amelia Earhart
even graced its presence.
Originally used by the Paleo Indians for hunting and fishing, Colliers Mills is now part of the state’s wildlife management areas. As such, fees from the hunting and fishing that now take place within its borders help pay for wildlife programs, such as the reintroduction of wild turkeys within the state. It is a well-orchestrated balance between conservation, recreation and preservation.
Whispers in the Pines: The Secrets of Colliers Mills is not only the story of its past and present, but also a glimpse into its future…
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