02226cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000190012624500720014526400510021730000470026833600260031533700260034133800360036750000310040350800820043452012730051653400450178965300470183485600430188138328UtSlPG20260610133856.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05027962  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aHE1 aJoyce, Herbert14aThe History of the Post Office, from Its Establishment Down to 1836 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-12-17  aE-text prepared by Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital Library Project  a"The History of the Post Office, from Its Establishment Down to 1836" by Herbert Joyce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the evolution of the postal service in England, detailing its inception and development up to a significant point in the 19th century. The text likely explores varied aspects of the Post Office, addressing its governance, operational challenges, and its role in society from royal service to public utility.  The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the early origins of postal services in England, particularly highlighting the rather exclusive access to postal conveyance that existed until the reign of Henry VIII. Joyce mentions how letters were once largely limited to the correspondence of the sovereign, with few established posts available for general use. He introduces key historical figures, such as Sir Brian Tuke, who were instrumental in crafting the early postal system that would eventually evolve into a crucial mechanism for communication in England. This foundational context underscores the significance of the Post Office as it transitioned from royal necessity to a public institution essential for societal communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPostal service -- Great Britain -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38328