Canadian Postal Guide

Canada. Post Office DepartmentProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.4

Word count: 108K words
Chapters: 11

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.Canadian Postal Guide by Canada. Post Office DepartmentAuthor: Canada. Post Office Department,Language: English, Class: HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications, Release Date: Dec 13, 2007

Editor's review

Compiled by the Canadian Post Office Department, the Canadian Postal Guide is a typical institutional publication and reference work. Its content centers on the organization, procedures, and standards of postal operations, and it falls under the social sciences category of transportation and communications. Its value lies not in literary style but in historical documentation and reference: for readers studying the history of Canadian postal services, modern communication management systems, or the forms of public service literature, it is a directly accessible primary source; for collectors and local history enthusiasts seeking details of old postal operations, it also offers concrete and specific leads. As a public-domain eBook released by Project Gutenberg, it is easy to obtain and is suitable for consultation on demand rather than for reading through. It is recommended as a reference book: first browse the table of contents to locate chapters, then excerpt entries on mailing rules, rates, or institutional arrangements. If used for writing or research, note its historical limitations and compare it with later sources to avoid mistaking old regulations for current systems.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Scholars and students studying the history of Canadian postal services and modern communication systems
Collectors of old documents from public service institutions
Writers who need to refer to details of old postal procedures
Readers interested in Canadian social history and administrative documents

Not a good fit for

Readers looking for a postal operations guide to handle current mailing matters
General readers expecting narrative content or light reading
Users who need modern postal regulations and up-to-date rate information

Reading tips

First browse the table of contents and classification markers, and select chapters by research topic.
Take notes on rates, institutions, and procedure entries while reading for future reference.
Compare with secondary research on Canadian postal or communication history to understand the historical context.
There is no need to read the whole book; use it as a reference work and consult it as needed.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for general readers to read through?

Not really. It is essentially a postal guide compiled by an institution, focused on rules, procedures, and operational information, with little narrative. General readers without an interest in postal history will find it dry; it is better suited for consultation on demand.

Is the postal information in the book still usable today?

It cannot be used directly for current mailing. This is a historical document reflecting the postal system and operating methods of the period when it was compiled; rates, rules, and institutional arrangements may all have changed. It is suitable for research reference, not as a guide to current operations.

Does this edition have modern annotations or an introduction?

This is a public-domain eBook released by Project Gutenberg and generally preserves the original text without modern publisher annotations, introduction, or index. Readers who need background explanation should consult relevant research materials themselves.

How should this book be used for studying Canadian postal history?

It can be treated as a primary source, with focus on entries concerning institutional arrangements, operational procedures, and rate regulations. Compare it with later research or other documents from the same period, note the specific era reflected in the text, and avoid overgeneralization.

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About the author

Canada. Post Office Department Author

The Canada Post Office Department was the government body responsible for postal affairs in Canada and, historically, systematically compiled and issued postal directories and guides. Six of its works are held in this collection, with representative titles including the Canadian Postal Guide and the List of Post Offices in Canada, with the Names of the Postmasters ... for the years 1864, 1865, 1866, 1872 and 1873. Updated year by year, these works record the distribution of post offices across Canada and the names of their postmasters, serving postal administration, reference and official inquiry; they are distinctly official reference works. As the name is an institutional one, public information is limited, and its internal history and staffing cannot be described in detail. Nevertheless, its publications provide continuous, systematic primary sources for studying the Canadian postal network and local society of the period, possess considerable historical value, and reflect the department's dual character as both an administrative body and a compiler of documentary records.