This book is a fascinating account of the history and development of Macullar Parker and Company, one of Boston's most prominent businesses in the 19th century. Sweetser paints a vivid picture of the company's founders, their business practices, and their impact on the community, as well as the evolution of the business landscape in Boston itself. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of business in America. 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.