Remarkable Women of the New Jersey Shore: Clam Shuckers, Social Reformers and Summer Sojourners (American Heritage) - Softcover

History is everywhere along the New Jersey Shore, from the lighthouses that dot the coast to the Victorian grandeur of Cape May. Less visible are the stories of the women who helped shape that past. Trailblazing young women in Belmar and Wildwood became lifeguards, proving that women were just as capable as men. Cindy Zipf has worked tirelessly for more than thirty years to stop ocean pollution and protect marine life. Theatrical stars, pioneering politicians, a Titanic survivor and a cosmetics entrepreneur all called the Jersey Shore home. Even several first ladies vacationed in towns along the coast. While countless women have contributed to the region's past, local author Karen L. Schnitzspahn chronicles some of the most intriguing stories of the remarkable women of the Jersey Shore.

Karen L. Schnitzspahn enjoys writing about New Jersey Shore history. As the author of numerous books and articles, she has won awards for her writing and efforts to preserve the history of Monmouth County, where she resides. With a background in art and theater, she has now ventured into food writing. Karen loves to travel and spends time out in the beautiful American west, but she's a Jersey girl" at heart."