Publisher's Synopsis
A History of Postal Agitation: From Fifty Years Ago Till The Present Day is a book written by Henry G. Swift in 1900. The book provides a detailed account of the history of postal agitation in the United States from the mid-19th century to the turn of the 20th century. It covers the various movements and campaigns that were undertaken during this period to improve the postal system and make it more efficient and accessible to the public.The book begins with a brief overview of the postal system in the United States in the mid-19th century and the challenges it faced. It then goes on to describe the various groups and individuals who were involved in the postal agitation movement, including postal workers, reformers, and politicians.The book also covers the major campaigns and initiatives that were undertaken during this period to improve the postal system, such as the establishment of rural free delivery, the introduction of parcel post, and the creation of the Postal Savings System.Overall, A History of Postal Agitation provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the history of the postal system in the United States and the efforts that were made to improve it. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of communication and transportation in the United States.Including A Few Forgotten Pages In The Wider History Of Our Own Times.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.
