The Royal Mail: Its Curiosities and Romance

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hyde, James Wilson, 1841-1918

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Royal Mail: Its Curiosities and Romance" by James Wilson Hyde is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intriguing aspects of the postal system, particularly focusing on the romanticized elements and curiosities of mail delivery in Britain. It examines the way the Post-office has evolved over time and touches upon the experiences of postboys, the state of roads, and the stories that surround the conveyance of letters. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the history and operations of the Post-office, emphasizing its significance as a major institution for all social classes. The author introduces readers to the challenging conditions faced by postboys and the poor state of roads in earlier years, vividly describing the difficulties of travel and the adventurous tales that emerged from the postal system. Hyde aims to inspire a newfound interest in this essential yet overlooked service, hinting at the wealth of anecdotes, historical facts, and humorous moments that will unfold in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Eric Skeet, 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.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-06-12