This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 21003480
Title: The History of the Post Office in British North America
Credits:
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Katherine Becker, The
Philatelic Digital Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)
Summary: "The History of the Post Office in British North America" by William Smith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the establishment and evolution of the postal service in Canada from 1639 until 1870, providing insights into how postal communication developed in the context of both colonial governance and inter-colonial relations. The book addresses not only the origins of postal services in Canada but also its ties to the broader colonial postal system that informed its growth. The opening of this account introduces readers to significant historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, who played a crucial role in the early postal services connecting Canada to other colonies. Smith discusses how Franklin established a post office in Quebec and initiated a network of communication that linked Canadian cities with New York as part of the larger colonial postal system. Furthermore, it explores earlier attempts to institute postal services in North America, outlining the challenges and adaptations required to enhance communication in a rapidly developing society, setting the stage for a more comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in the establishment of a functional postal network throughout British North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Smith, William, 1859-
EBook No.: 37238
Published: Aug 29, 2011
Downloads: 970
Language: English
Subject: Postal service -- Great Britain -- Colonies
Subject: Canada. Post Office Department
Subject: Postal service -- Canada -- History
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 21003480
Title: The History of the Post Office in British North America
Credits:
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Katherine Becker, The
Philatelic Digital Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)
Summary: "The History of the Post Office in British North America" by William Smith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the establishment and evolution of the postal service in Canada from 1639 until 1870, providing insights into how postal communication developed in the context of both colonial governance and inter-colonial relations. The book addresses not only the origins of postal services in Canada but also its ties to the broader colonial postal system that informed its growth. The opening of this account introduces readers to significant historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, who played a crucial role in the early postal services connecting Canada to other colonies. Smith discusses how Franklin established a post office in Quebec and initiated a network of communication that linked Canadian cities with New York as part of the larger colonial postal system. Furthermore, it explores earlier attempts to institute postal services in North America, outlining the challenges and adaptations required to enhance communication in a rapidly developing society, setting the stage for a more comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in the establishment of a functional postal network throughout British North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Smith, William, 1859-
EBook No.: 37238
Published: Aug 29, 2011
Downloads: 970
Language: English
Subject: Postal service -- Great Britain -- Colonies
Subject: Canada. Post Office Department
Subject: Postal service -- Canada -- History
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.