This book tells the story of the settlement and progress of East Jersey under the Proprietary Governments, from the 1660s until its surrender to the Crown in 1703. Written by William Adee Whitehead, a prominent lawyer and historian, it provides a detailed account of the struggles and triumphs of the colonists as they built a new society in the New World. Richly illustrated with maps and historical documents, this book is an important resource for anyone interested in the colonial history of America.

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