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100 1 _aMelius, Louis
245 1 4 _aThe American Postal Service :
_bHistory of the Postal Service from the Earliest Times
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-01-18
508 _aE-text prepared by Giovanni Fini, Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital Library Project (http://www.tpdlp.net), and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"The American Postal Service" by Louis Melius is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich history and intricate details of the American postal system, from its inception to the methods of operation during Melius's time. It serves as a comprehensive guide that aims to familiarize postal employees and the public with the workings of the U.S. Postal Service, providing interesting insights into postal operations and history. At the start of the book, Melius sets the context by outlining the long-standing need for communication, tracing postal services back to ancient civilizations. He highlights notable figures such as Ben Franklin and the evolution of postal services, particularly in colonial America. The opening chapters discuss various historical milestones, including the establishment of postal routes and services, the introduction of postage stamps, and the developmental challenges faced in providing equitable mail service to both urban and rural areas. Overall, Melius presents a well-rounded perspective of the postal service's growth and significance in connecting people throughout American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPostal service -- United States -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48014
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