The Early History of the Post in Grant and Farm

Hyde, James Wilson, 1841-1918Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.0
Word count
352K words
Chapters
36

Tags

English Originals History Books Institutional ChangeHistorical ReappraisalSocial ObservationPostal HistoryCase AnalysisDocumentary NarrativeDetailed ResearchModern China

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Early History of the Post in Grant and Farm by James Wilson HydeAuthor: Hyde, James Wilson, 1841-1918,Language: English, Class: HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications, Release Date: Jan 18, 2019

Editor's review

Written by James Wilson Hyde, this book examines the early history of the post within the specific sphere of "Grant and Farm." It is a social science work in the history of transport and communications, available as a free electronic edition from the Gutenberg Project. Its value lies not in a general narrative of postal development but in its focus on one particular环节; it suits readers interested in the British postal system and local communications for specialised study. The book likely covers institutional arrangements, modes of operation and local practice, and reading it requires some historical background, or one may be overwhelmed by names of people, places and institutions. As a public-domain eBook, it is easy to search by keyword and suits researchers extracting material by theme. General readers expecting light narrative may find it specialised and slow; but for enthusiasts of postal or local administrative history, it is a usable primary reference.

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Reading tips

  1. Read the table of contents and introduction first to clarify what institutional link "Grant and Farm" refers to, then decide which chapters to read closely rather than giving equal effort throughout.
  2. Keep pen and paper or a digital notebook, jotting down recurring names of people, places and institutions, and review and organise the relationships after each chapter.
  3. Read alongside a general history of the British post, placing the book's specialised details within the larger institutional context.
  4. Use the electronic edition's search function to locate institutional terms of interest by keyword, reading thematically rather than straight through.

About the publisher

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Contents

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FAQ

What does "Grant and Farm" refer to? This is a specific expression in the book's title, pointing to an institutional or operational link in postal history; its precise meaning must be defined in light of the introduction and main text. Readers should not take it literally; read the author's explanation of the title before entering the detailed chapters to avoid misunderstanding.
Is this book suitable as an introduction to postal history? It is not well suited as a first introductory book. It focuses on early history within a specific sphere and assumes readers have a basic knowledge of the British postal system. Beginners should first read a general history to build a framework, then return to this book for detail, or they may get lost in specialised terms and local material.
What are the advantages of reading the electronic edition? The Gutenberg electronic edition facilitates full-text search and keyword location, suiting thematic extraction by institutional term, place name or person. Readers can skip to relevant chapters rather than reading straight through. Note, however, that electronic pagination may differ from the original print edition; check sources when citing.
Does the book contain abundant case material? Judging by the title and category, this is a specialised work of institutional history focused on sorting out early postal operations; cases mainly serve institutional explanation rather than standing as independent stories. Read with questions in mind and attend to how the author uses material to support arguments rather than expecting narrative cases.

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About the author

Hyde, James Wilson, 1841-1918 Author

James Wilson Hyde (1841–1918) was an author in the field of British postal history; public information about the details of his life is limited, and three of his works are held in this collection. His writing centres on the British postal system and postal culture, with representative works including A Hundred Years by Post: A Jubilee Retrospect, The Royal Mail: Its Curiosities and Romance, and The Early History of the Post in Grant and Farm. These titles indicate his interest in a century of institutional change in the postal service, the curiosities and romance of the Royal Mail, and the ways in which early postal business operated in rural farms and country districts. His writing combines historical documentation with accessible narrative, setting institutional developments alongside everyday postal details so that specialist postal history remains readable. The three works are closely focused in subject and show a sustained interest in postal records, offering later readers a useful reference for understanding modern British postal culture.