Mercury or the Secret and Swift Messenger (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161398717)

Mercury Or The Secret and Swift Messenger is a book written by John Wilkins. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of communication, with a focus on the use of messenger services to transmit messages quickly and efficiently. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of messenger services, the various methods of communication that have been used throughout history, and the different types of messengers that are available today.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of messenger services. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of messenger services, tracing their origins back to ancient times. The second chapter discusses the different types of messengers that have been used throughout history, including runners, riders, and carriers.The third chapter focuses on the various methods of communication that have been used throughout history, including smoke signals, semaphore, and telegraphy. The fourth chapter discusses the role of messenger services in modern society, and the different types of messengers that are available today, including couriers, delivery drivers, and postal workers.Overall, Mercury Or The Secret and Swift Messenger is a fascinating look at the history of messenger services and the role they have played in shaping our world. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in communication, history, or technology.1694. This work shows how a man may with privacy and speed communicate his thoughts to a friend at any distance. Written in Old English.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.

Author: John Wilkins
ISBN-10: 1161398716
ISBN-13: 9781161398717
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 196
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d