An Historical Summary of the Post Office in Scotland by T. B. Lang
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"An Historical Summary of the Post Office in Scotland" by T. B. Lang is a historical account published for private circulation in the mid-19th century. This work compiles authentic records and documents detailing the evolution of postal services in Scotland from the early 14th century until the late 18th century. It focuses on the establishment and development of the Post Office, highlighting its significance in enhancing communication across the nation. The book
chronicles the origins of postal services in Scotland, beginning with the use of special messengers known as "Nuncii" or "Cursores" in the 14th century, to the establishment of a formal postal system under government authority by Charles I in the 1630s. Lang details significant milestones, including the implementation of postage rates, the establishment of the General Post Office in Edinburgh, and various improvements in mail delivery practices that occurred over the centuries. The work not only highlights key figures such as Patrick Grahame, the first Postmaster-General of Scotland, but also illustrates broader social and economic contexts that influenced the postal system's development. Overall, it serves as an informative guide to the historical significance and evolution of postal services in Scotland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lang, T. B. (Thomas Bamford), 1820-1868 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 91172620 |
| Title | An Historical Summary of the Post Office in Scotland |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital Library Project at www.tpdlp.net, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Postal service -- Scotland |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40469 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40469-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 593 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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