The Royal Mail: Its Curiosities And Romance (1889)

By James Wilson Hyde

Book Overview

The Royal Mail: Its Curiosities And Romance is a book written by James Wilson Hyde in 1889. The book is a historical account of the Royal Mail service in the United Kingdom, detailing its origins, development, and unique features. It explores the various methods of transportation used by the Royal Mail, from horse-drawn carriages to steam engines, and the challenges faced by the service in its early years. The book also delves into the daily routines of the Royal Mail workers, their uniforms, and the codes and protocols they followed. The Royal Mail: Its Curiosities And Romance provides a fascinating insight into the workings of the Royal Mail service in the late 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of communication and transportation.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: 1104327147
• ISBN13: 9781104327149
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"