The Traveling Post Office: History And Incidents Of The Railway Mail Service (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163081860)

""The Traveling Post Office: History and Incidents of the Railway Mail Service"" by William J. Dennis is a comprehensive account of the development, evolution and operation of the railway mail service in the United States. The book traces the history of the postal system from the early days of mail delivery by horse-drawn carriages to the introduction of mail delivery by trains. It covers the challenges faced by the postal service in transporting mail across the country, including issues of safety, security, and efficiency.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the role played by railway mail clerks in the postal system, including their training, responsibilities, and daily routines. It also explores the various technologies and innovations that were introduced to improve the efficiency of the railway mail service, such as the use of sorting machines and the development of standardized mailbags.In addition to its historical and technical content, ""The Traveling Post Office"" also includes a number of fascinating anecdotes and stories about the people and events that shaped the railway mail service. These include tales of daring robberies, heroic rescues, and the everyday challenges faced by railway mail clerks as they worked to keep the mail moving across the country.Overall, ""The Traveling Post Office"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the postal system, the development of transportation in the United States, or the role of technology in improving the efficiency of complex systems.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: William J. Dennis
ISBN-10: 1163081868
ISBN-13: 9781163081860
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d