L. W. Currey, Inc.

UNITED STATES. RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION. Sequoia and General Grant National Parks, California United States Railroad Administration National Park Series [cover title]. [Chicago: Rathbun-Grant-Heller Co., 1919.]. 24x16.5 cm, pp. [1] 2-15 [16], 10 illustrations (including 2 on covers), 2 maps, printed throughout in red and black, self wrappers, stapled. First edition. A description of the principal scenic features of Sequoia and General Grant National Parks with an introduction by Robert Sterling Yard. One of a series of promotional pamphlets prepared by the United States Railroad Administration to advertise America's western national parks and monuments. The Railroad Administration, created to operate the nation's railroads during the First World War, was not abolished until March 1, 1920. During the postwar period it sponsored and distributed some 2,500,000 pieces of promotional literature on the nation's national parks and monuments. Small scratch to front cover, a nearly fine copy. (#179328).