History Of Sullivan County (1873)

The History Of Sullivan County (1873) Is A Comprehensive Account Of The Early Settlement And Development Of Sullivan County New York. Written By James Eldridge Quinlan A Local Historian And Journalist The Book Covers A Wide Range Of Topics Including The Region'S Native American Tribes The Arrival Of European Settlers The Formation Of Towns And Villages And The Growth Of Industry And Commerce.The Book Is Divided Into Several Sections Each Of Which Focuses On A Different Aspect Of Sullivan County'S History. The First Section Provides An Overview Of The Region'S Geography And Natural Resources While The Second Section Explores The Early History Of The Area From The Arrival Of The First Settlers In The 1700S To The American Revolution.The Third Section Of The Book Delves Into The Development Of Sullivan County'S Towns And Villages Including The Establishment Of Government And The Growth Of Local Institutions Like Schools And Churches. The Fourth Section Covers The Region'S Economic Development Including The Rise Of Industries Like Logging Farming And Tourism.Throughout The Book Quinlan Provides Detailed Descriptions Of Important Events And Individuals In Sullivan County'S History Using Primary Sources Like Diaries Letters And Official Records To Support His Accounts. He Also Includes Numerous Illustrations And Maps To Help Readers Visualize The Region'S Development Over Time.Overall The History Of Sullivan County (1873) Is A Valuable Resource For Anyone Interested In The History Of This Important Region Of New York State. It Provides A Detailed And Engaging Account Of The People Events And Institutions That Shaped Sullivan County'S Past And Offers Insights Into The Challenges And Opportunities That Continue To Shape The Region Today.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.