Isbn: 9781332337101 - on the Track of the Mail-coach: Being a Volume of Reminiscences Personal and Otherwise (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Step back in time and experience the golden age of the mail coach. This book takes you on a thrilling journey through the history of the postal service in England, from its humble beginnings in the 17th century to the dawn of the railway age. The author shares fascinating insights into the inner workings of the General Post Office, from the bustling sorting offices of Lombard Street to the magnificent new building in St. Martinââ â¢s-le-Grand. Discover how mail coaches transformed communication, the challenges of mail robberies and the constant pursuit of speed and efficiency. Youââ â¢ll meet intriguing characters like the legendary postal reformer Sir Francis Freeling, witness the rise of the mail coach as a symbol of progress, and get a glimpse into the bustling social life that revolved around the journey. Delve into the intricacies of postal systems, the politics of franking privileges, and the fascinating evolution of mail delivery. Experience the world through the eyes of mail guards, coachmen, and passengers, and discover the stories behind the legendary mail coach routes that connected England. The authorââ â¢s vivid anecdotes and historical accounts provide an invaluable window into a bygone era, revealing the ingenuity, determination, and human drama that shaped the postal service. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…