This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 03020199
Title: The Early History of the Post in Grant and Farm
Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi, Graeme
Mackreth The Philatelic Digital Library Project at
http:
//www.tpdlp.net
and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http:
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(This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet
Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Early History of the Post in Grant and Farm" by James Wilson Hyde is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the establishment and development of the Post Office as a public institution in Britain, focusing on the first forty years of the Inland Posts and the key individuals responsible for its creation. The book likely delves into the intricacies of postal operations during its formative years, highlighting the challenges and successes of those involved. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for understanding the origins of the postal service in England, specifically under the reign of Queen Elizabeth and later King James I. Hyde explains the granting of patents to early Postmasters and the evolving terminology associated with postal services. He also hints at the financial difficulties facing the monarchy, which influenced the management and structure of postal operations. The introduction suggests a detailed exploration of the complexities surrounding the establishment of efficient mail delivery, the conflicts between key postmasters, and the significance of public letters in a time when rapid communication was becoming increasingly important. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hyde, James Wilson, 1841-1918
EBook No.: 58717
Published: Jan 18, 2019
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: Postal service -- Great Britain -- History
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03020199
Title: The Early History of the Post in Grant and Farm
Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi, Graeme
Mackreth 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 Early History of the Post in Grant and Farm" by James Wilson Hyde is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the establishment and development of the Post Office as a public institution in Britain, focusing on the first forty years of the Inland Posts and the key individuals responsible for its creation. The book likely delves into the intricacies of postal operations during its formative years, highlighting the challenges and successes of those involved. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for understanding the origins of the postal service in England, specifically under the reign of Queen Elizabeth and later King James I. Hyde explains the granting of patents to early Postmasters and the evolving terminology associated with postal services. He also hints at the financial difficulties facing the monarchy, which influenced the management and structure of postal operations. The introduction suggests a detailed exploration of the complexities surrounding the establishment of efficient mail delivery, the conflicts between key postmasters, and the significance of public letters in a time when rapid communication was becoming increasingly important. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hyde, James Wilson, 1841-1918
EBook No.: 58717
Published: Jan 18, 2019
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: Postal service -- Great Britain -- History
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.