Parker's Illustrated Hand-Book is an indispensable guide to the Western United States in the late nineteenth century. Parker provides detailed descriptions of towns, cities, and landscapes, as well as tips on travel, leisure activities, and business opportunities in the region. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, and a fascinating snapshot of a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.