Footprints Of A Letter Carrier

Footprints Of A Letter Carrier

James Rees

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104056025
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Footprints Of A Letter Carrier: Or A History Of The World�������s Correspondence is a book written by James Rees in 1866. The book is a historical account of the postal service and its evolution throughout the world. Rees, who was a letter carrier himself, provides an insider’s perspective on the subject matter. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the postal service, including its origins, development, and organization. Rees also provides a detailed account of the various methods of communication that were used throughout history, such as smoke signals, carrier pigeons, and semaphore. The book also discusses the role of the postal service in shaping human history, including the spread of ideas, the development of trade, and the growth of empires. Rees also provides anecdotes and stories about famous individuals who used the postal service, including Napoleon Bonaparte, Benjamin Franklin, and Queen Victoria.Overall, Footprints Of A Letter Carrier: Or A History Of The World�������s Correspondence is a fascinating account of the evolution of the postal service and its impact on human history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of communication and the development of modern society.Containing Biographies, Tales, Sketches, Incidents, And Statistics Connected With Postal History.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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