02428cam a22003253u 4500 47190 UtSlPG 20260610134102.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05027845 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HE Rees, James, 1802-1885 Foot-prints of a letter carrier; or, a history of the world's correspondece Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-24 Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net, Turgut Dincer 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.) "Foot-prints of a Letter Carrier; or, A History of the World's Correspondence" by James Rees is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the development and significance of postal systems throughout history, particularly in the context of the United States. It promises to delve into various aspects of postal history, including biographies, anecdotes, and statistics that underscore the social and political importance of postal services. The opening portion of the work establishes a foundational understanding of the post office's history, emphasizing its significant yet often overlooked role in society. The author reflects on the general disinterest in postal history, despite its relevance to daily life and national affairs. Rees discusses the evolution of communication methods from ancient times, introducing the concept of post as a governmental necessity linked to trade and commerce. He sets the stage for a narrative that connects various developments in postal services across nations while highlighting the profound impact these systems have had on the progression of civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Postal service -- History Postal service -- United States -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47190 88029 88029