The Chalfonte: The Heroes, Heartaches, Legends, Love Affairs and Unforgettable Characters Behind the Hotel that Became an American Treasure

For the first time the stories of those who have loved the Chalfonte over the last 135 years have been collected to form a remarkable history of a hotel that is unlike any other. The hotel was built in the seaside town of Cape May, New Jersey, by a Civil War hero from the North and nurtured by a storied Virginian family who turned it into a quintessential, southern-style retreat. Also included are hundreds of historical photos to help round out an interesting and eccentric slice of American culture, architecture, and vacationing habits.