Project Gutenberg 2011-12-17 Public domain in the USA. 411 Joyce, Herbert 05027962 The History of the Post Office, from Its Establishment Down to 1836 E-text prepared by Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital Library Project "The History of the Post Office, from Its Establishment Down to 1836" by Herbert Joyce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the evolution of the postal service in England, detailing its inception and development up to a significant point in the 19th century. The text likely explores varied aspects of the Post Office, addressing its governance, operational challenges, and its role in society from royal service to public utility. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the early origins of postal services in England, particularly highlighting the rather exclusive access to postal conveyance that existed until the reign of Henry VIII. Joyce mentions how letters were once largely limited to the correspondence of the sovereign, with few established posts available for general use. He introduces key historical figures, such as Sir Brian Tuke, who were instrumental in crafting the early postal system that would eventually evolve into a crucial mechanism for communication in England. This foundational context underscores the significance of the Post Office as it transitioned from royal necessity to a public institution essential for societal communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Postal service -- Great Britain -- History HE Text Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) 1256215 2025-07-15T12:46:35.022405 text/html 1228762 2011-12-17T15:01:23 text/html 590910 2025-07-15T12:46:58.582824 application/epub+zip 607665 2025-07-15T12:46:42.878391 application/epub+zip 503878 2025-07-15T12:46:39.364407 application/epub+zip 1082240 2025-07-15T12:47:07.958776 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 990333 2025-07-15T12:46:54.048813 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 876649 2022-09-17T13:20:23.010398 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1046851 2025-07-15T12:46:32.785411 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1046139 2011-12-17T14:57:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1046149 2011-12-17T14:57:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20637 2025-07-15T12:47:08.107754 application/rdf+xml 23537 2025-07-15T12:46:39.972414 image/jpeg 4511 2025-07-15T12:46:39.670377 image/jpeg 369137 2011-12-17T14:57:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 472839 2011-12-17T15:05:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 369048 2011-12-17T14:57:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 558371 2025-07-15T12:46:35.115448 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog