There are many familiar moments in New Jersey's history, but what about the Garden State's lesser-known stories the unsung heroes and forgotten tales? Many of these are collected here by New Jersey natives Joseph G. Bilby, James M. Madden and Harry Ziegler. Uncover the meaning of "Jersey Blues," celebrate some of the state's bravest Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers and investigate Jersey City's most infamous ghost. From the inferno that engulfed Asbury Park to the benevolent side of Frank Hague and the equestrienne who phinged forty feet into a pool of water on horseback in Atlantic City, rediscover these and many other events from New Jersey's hidden history. Book jacket.