Publisher's Synopsis
Mohican owners, a minister, and a ferry -- Jeremias Van Rensselaer builds the fort, 1663 -- Hendrick's years, 1687-1740 -- The little house gets bigger: Johannes (colonel John) Van Rensselaer, 1740-1783 -- Picturing Crailo, and the origins of "Yankee Doodle" -- John Jeremias Van Rensselaer makes big changes, 1783-1828 -- Dr. Jeremiah Van Rensselaer returns to the mansion -- Will Callender takes possession, 1880s -- Susan de Lancey Van Rensselaer Strong saves Fort Crailo -- Touring the Fort Crailo building -- The building opens to the public -- Appendix: the former Van Rensselaer Cemetery on Riverside. Avenue.
