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100 1 _aHyde, James Wilson,
_d1841-1918
245 1 4 _aThe Early History of the Post in Grant and Farm
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
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 2019-01-18
508 _aProduced by Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi, Graeme Mackreth The Philatelic Digital Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPostal service -- Great Britain -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58717
999 _c99544
_d99544