The Early History of the Post in Grant and Farm by James Wilson Hyde
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"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.)
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| Author | Hyde, James Wilson, 1841-1918 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03020199 |
| Title | The Early History of the Post in Grant and Farm |
| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi, Graeme Mackreth The Philatelic Digital Library Project at www.tpdlp.net and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| 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 -- Great Britain -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58717 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 486 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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