A History of Salem County, New Jersey: Tomatoes and TNT

The book delves into Salem County's unique dual identity as both an agricultural center and an industrial hub in New Jersey. Highlighting its early growth through farming, particularly tomatoes, it traces the development of towns like Elsinboro and Pilesgrove. The narrative also explores the impact of mills, glass manufactories, and the transformative arrival of DuPont in the late nineteenth century. Local historian Charles Harrison provides a comprehensive account of the region's rich and unusual history, capturing its cultural and economic evolution.