New Jersey Coast Guard Stations and Rumrunners (Images of America)
Images America: New Jersey Coast Guard Stations and Rumrunners is an illustrated history of New Jersey's shore-based Coast Guard and Prohibition-era rumrunning. The listing describes vivid vintage photographs and focuses on the 1920s and 1930s, when Coast Guard crews confronted smugglers along the state's inlets and coves.
At a glance
- Vintage photographs accompany a history of New Jersey's coastal Coast Guard stations and rumrunners.
- The subject centers on Prohibition-era events in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Part of the Images of America series, described as exploring local history through vintage photographs.
Reference price: $24.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- A focused combination of New Jersey coastal history, early Coast Guard history and Prohibition-era smuggling.
- The illustrated format offers visual material alongside its historical subject.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 21, 2004 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0738535915 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0738535913 |
| Weight listed | 10.9 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 0.31 x 9.25 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in New Jersey history, the Coast Guard or Prohibition-era rumrunning.
- People seeking an illustrated regional-history book for personal reading or gifting.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a broad, modern operational history of the Coast Guard or a text-only account.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings skew strongly positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and the remainder in the four-star category. No written customer feedback is supplied, so the ratings do not establish what readers liked or how well the photographs and historical coverage meet particular expectations.
Frequently asked questions
What period does this book cover?
The listing highlights the 1920s and 1930s, when New Jersey Coast Guard crews confronted rumrunners during Prohibition.
Does the book include photographs?
Yes. The listing describes vivid vintage images, consistent with the illustrated Images of America series.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 128 pages.
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