How the Post Office Created America: A History

Gallagher, Winifred

ISBN 10: 0143130064 / ISBN 13: 9780143130062

Published by Penguin Books, 2017

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Synopsis:

The Post Office, Winifred Gallagher argues, has been not just a witness to, but a foundational influence on, much of the history of the USA, particularly for women and African-Americans who participated in the nation''s formation via the Post Office in pivotal ways. How the Post Office Created America tells this story, tracing the role of a unique institution and its leaders. Taking in all the major events in American history, from the Declaration of Independence to the Civil War to the advent of the Internet, Gallagher tells a vitally important story.

About the Author: Winifred Gallagher's books include Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life (a New York Times bestseller), New: Understanding Our Need for Novelty and Change, House Thinking, Just the Way You Are (a New York Times Notable Book), and The Power of Place. She has written for numerous publications, including the Atlantic, Rolling Stone, and the New York Times. She lives in New York City and Dubois, Wyoming.

Bibliographic Details

Title: How the Post Office Created America: A ...
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: acceptable