Exploring Little Rivers of New Jersey | Cawley | Canoe Guide HC

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24 New Jersey Waterways — The One Guidebook That Takes You Off the Map

The Cawleys wrote this as a working guide for people who actually wanted to paddle New Jersey's back-country rivers — not the big ones everyone knows, but the 24 smaller waterways threading through the Pine Barrens, state parks, suburbs, and farmland. It comes with maps and a canoe rental directory. If you grew up canoeing in New Jersey, or you're drawn to regional natural history books that are genuinely useful, this one delivers. The cover shows wear that matches its age. The text block is solid.

The Book

  • Exploring the Little Rivers of New Jersey — James and Margaret Cawley. Publisher unconfirmed. Includes maps and canoe directory. Dimensions: 8" × 5" × 1".

Details

  • Publisher: unconfirmed
  • Publication date: per listing, 1942 (edition unconfirmed)
  • Binding: unconfirmed
  • Page size: 8" × 5"
  • Total pages: unconfirmed
  • Product weight: unconfirmed | Shipping weight: unconfirmed

Condition

  • Cover wear consistent with age and handling
  • No rips or tears
  • Interior condition: good for age

Collector's Notes

Regional outdoor guides for specific states are genuinely hard to find in readable condition. The Cawley canoe guide went through multiple printings because people actually used it on the water — which is also why clean copies are scarce. A solid addition for New Jersey history collectors, canoe enthusiasts, or Pine Barrens researchers.

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