The Jumel Mansion

The Jumel Mansion by William Henry Shelton is a comprehensive historical account of the famous house on Harlem Heights, built by Roger Morris before the American Revolution. The book provides a detailed description of the architectural features of the house and its surrounding gardens, as well as its significance in American history. The author traces the history of the house from its construction in the mid-18th century to its use as a military headquarters during the Revolutionary War and its subsequent ownership by various prominent families. Shelton also explores the role of the house in the political and social life of New York City during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings of the house and its furnishings, as well as portraits of its former owners and visitors. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New York City, American architecture, and the Revolutionary War.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.