ISBN: 9781104324476 - the railway mail service: its origin and development (1909) (3 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Railway Mail Service: Its Origin And Development is a historical book written by Clark Ezra Carr and published in 1909. The book provides an in-depth account of the origins and evolution of the railway mail service in the United States. It covers the period from the early days of the service in the mid-19th century to the time of publication, discussing the challenges and innovations that shaped the system. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of the railway mail service. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of mail transportation in the United States, while the second chapter focuses on the origins of the railway mail service. The following chapters delve into the development of the service, including the introduction of new technologies, such as the mail crane and the mail hook, which made the process of sorting and delivering mail more efficient.The book also discusses the role of the railway mail clerks, who were responsible for handling and sorting the mail during transit. It provides insights into the working conditions and challenges faced by these clerks, including the risks of robbery and accidents.Overall, The Railway Mail Service: Its Origin And Development is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a fascinating look into the history of the railway mail service in the United States. It is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the evolution of mail transportation in the country.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.…

Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have. …