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Ten Years Among the Mail Bags
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Ten Years Among the Mail Bags

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"Ten Years Among the Mail Bags: Notes from the Diary of a Special Agent of the Post-Office Department" offers a fascinating glimpse into the 19th-century United States postal service. Author James Holbrook, a special agent, chronicles his experiences navigating the burgeoning mail system, providing a unique perspective on its operations and challenges.

This historical account delves into the inner workings of the post office, revealing the intricacies of mail delivery and the government's role in managing this vital service. Readers interested in business history, government administration, or 19th-century America will find this a captivating read. The book provides insights into the daily realities of postal work and the development of a crucial national infrastructure. Explore the world of mail, post offices, and the dedicated individuals who shaped the postal landscape of a growing nation in this meticulously prepared print republication.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
332
ISBN
9781023184984

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"Ten Years Among the Mail Bags: Notes from the Diary of a Special Agent of the Post-Office Department" offers a fascinating glimpse into the 19th-century United States postal service. Author James Holbrook, a special agent, chronicles his experiences navigating the burgeoning mail system, providing a unique perspective on its operations and challenges.

This historical account delves into the inner workings of the post office, revealing the intricacies of mail delivery and the government's role in managing this vital service. Readers interested in business history, government administration, or 19th-century America will find this a captivating read. The book provides insights into the daily realities of postal work and the development of a crucial national infrastructure. Explore the world of mail, post offices, and the dedicated individuals who shaped the postal landscape of a growing nation in this meticulously prepared print republication.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
332
ISBN
9781023184984