Hamish & Henry holds signing for Conway’s illustrated history

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Hamish & Henry will hold a reading and book signing by Sullivan County Historian John Conway, of his book “Sullivan County: A Bicentennial History in Images,” at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5.

First inhabited by the Lenape Indians and settled by European colonists in the seventeenth century, Sullivan County has experienced several ages of prosperity and growth over the last 200 years. Locals conceived of timber rafting in the 18th century to support the shipbuilding industry, followed by a prosperous tanning boom in the 19th century that supplied leather to the Union army. Finally, two periods of tourism, known as the Silver Age and Golden Age, capitalized on the area’s fresh air, clean water and magnificent scenery. In this collection of images, local author and county historian John Conway provides a comprehensive look at our much-celebrated region.

Hamish & Henry Booksellers is open every day from July 4th through Labor Day. Hours are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday through Saturday, and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.