The Jumel Mansion

The Jumel Mansion is a historical book written by William Henry Shelton in 1916. The book provides a detailed account of the mansion located on Harlem Heights, New York, which was built by Roger Morris before the American Revolution. The author traces the history of the mansion from its construction to its ownership by various prominent figures, including Stephen Jumel and his wife, Eliza Jumel. The book also delves into the social and political climate of the time, discussing the impact of the American Revolution and the role of the Jumel Mansion in the early days of the United States. The book is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the history of New York City and the early days of American independence.Together With Some Account Of Its More Notable Occupants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.