Retrospect: An Anecdotal History of Sullivan County, New York

Three railroads, a canal, dozens of industries, and hundreds of hotels have come and gone since Sullivan County was formed in 1809. Famous stars of sport an screen have worked and played here, infamous and despicable gangsters have lived and died here. Our history is rich and colorful, and Retrospect is a look back at that history, with reflection, with scrutiny, and, occasionally, with longing.