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Title: The Royal Mail: Its Curiosities and Romance

Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Eric Skeet, The Philatelic
Digital Library Project at http: //www.tpdlp.net and the
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Summary: "The Royal Mail: Its Curiosities and Romance" by James Wilson Hyde is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intriguing aspects of the postal system, particularly focusing on the romanticized elements and curiosities of mail delivery in Britain. It examines the way the Post-office has evolved over time and touches upon the experiences of postboys, the state of roads, and the stories that surround the conveyance of letters. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the history and operations of the Post-office, emphasizing its significance as a major institution for all social classes. The author introduces readers to the challenging conditions faced by postboys and the poor state of roads in earlier years, vividly describing the difficulties of travel and the adventurous tales that emerged from the postal system. Hyde aims to inspire a newfound interest in this essential yet overlooked service, hinting at the wealth of anecdotes, historical facts, and humorous moments that will unfold in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hyde, James Wilson, 1841-1918

EBook No.: 39978

Published: Jun 12, 2012

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: Postal service -- Great Britain

LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Royal Mail: Its Curiosities and Romance

Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Eric Skeet, The Philatelic
Digital Library Project at http: //www.tpdlp.net and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Royal Mail: Its Curiosities and Romance" by James Wilson Hyde is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intriguing aspects of the postal system, particularly focusing on the romanticized elements and curiosities of mail delivery in Britain. It examines the way the Post-office has evolved over time and touches upon the experiences of postboys, the state of roads, and the stories that surround the conveyance of letters. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the history and operations of the Post-office, emphasizing its significance as a major institution for all social classes. The author introduces readers to the challenging conditions faced by postboys and the poor state of roads in earlier years, vividly describing the difficulties of travel and the adventurous tales that emerged from the postal system. Hyde aims to inspire a newfound interest in this essential yet overlooked service, hinting at the wealth of anecdotes, historical facts, and humorous moments that will unfold in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hyde, James Wilson, 1841-1918

EBook No.: 39978

Published: Jun 12, 2012

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: Postal service -- Great Britain

LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.