Sir Rowland Hill: A Biographical And Historical Sketch, With Records Of The Family To Which He Belonged (1879)

By Eliezer Edwards

Book Overview

Sir Rowland Hill: A Biographical and Historical Sketch, with Records of the Family to Which He Belonged is a book written by Eliezer Edwards in 1879. The book is a comprehensive biography of Sir Rowland Hill, a prominent British postal reformer and inventor of the postage stamp. The author provides a detailed account of Hill's life, from his early years to his rise to prominence as a postal reformer. The book also includes records of Hill's family and their history, providing readers with a broader understanding of the context in which Hill lived and worked. Edwards' writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of familiarity with the subject matter. Overall, Sir Rowland Hill: A Biographical and Historical Sketch, with Records of the Family to Which He Belonged is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the life and work of a key figure in the history of the British postal system.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437045758
• ISBN13: 9781437045758
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"