Country Post: Rural Postal Service in Canada, 1880 to 1945 Tapa blanda - 2004

Country Post Rural Postal Service in Canada 1880 to 1945 by Chanta Amyot and John Willis brand new condition trade paperback from the Canadian Museum of Civilization

Beautifully illustrated and well-researched history of Canada's rural postal services. Other than lightly penciled owner's name, book has no condition issues.

Gatineau, Quebec: Canadian Museum of Civilization, 2003. Book. Very Good. Paperbound. First Edition. 4 to.,. pict. paper wraps, 210 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.),Includes bibliographical references and index., a very good copy, Mercury series.; Paper (Canadian Postal Museum), no. 1. "Country Post strives to recreate the postal world of the period 1880 to 1945. Never before or since have postal communications had a more immediate impact on the lives of Canadians, transforming rural life well into the 20th century." "Based on thorough archival research, Country Post is also enriched by the insightful perspective of twenty-eight postmasters from all regions of Canada who were interviewed for this study. The smooth operation of the rural postal service was very much the result of their efforts."--Jacket CONTENTS: Foreword -- Canadian Postal Museum -- Foreword -- Canada post -- Foreword -- Canadian postmasters and assistants association -- Ch. 1. The transformation of rural… Leer más

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.