02046cam a22003133u 4500 55685 UtSlPG 20260610134301.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11029059 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HE Bennett, Edward The post office and its story Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-10-06 Produced by KD Weeks, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Post Office and Its Story" by Edward Bennett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the evolution of the British Post Office, tracing its origins from simple beginnings to its extensive modern-day operations. The narrative emphasizes the Post Office's crucial role in the communication and financial systems of the nation. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the Post Office as an institution that intimately connects with the daily lives of people. Bennett presents a vivid depiction of its historical progression, highlighting the transition from the era of postboys and mail coaches to a more organized and efficient postal service. The author references anecdotes and observations that illustrate the Post Office's importance, not just as a means of letter delivery but as a vital part of society's infrastructure, impacting commerce and personal communication significantly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Postal service -- Great Britain -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55685 96516 96516