The Life of Sir Rowland Hill and the History of Penny Postage, Vol. 2 (of 2)
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"The Life of Sir Rowland Hill and the History of Penny Postage, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Sir Rowland Hill and his nephew George Birkbeck Hill is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the life and contributions of Sir Rowland Hill, particularly focusing on his revolutionary ideas surrounding penny postage and the various reforms that transformed the postal system in Britain. The narrative addresses important
events, committee inquiries, and legislative debates that shaped the development of efficient postal services. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the challenges and triumphs encountered by Hill in his quest for postal reform. It introduces us to the Committee of Inquiry of 1843, where Hill provided extensive evidence about the impact of his penny postage plan. He confronts numerous allegations relating to the financial viability of his proposals, illustrating the opposition he faced from within the Post Office and the Treasury. Through this early examination, readers are invited into Hill's struggles against bureaucratic hurdles and misrepresentations, highlighting his unwavering commitment to improving public communication and accessibility through cost-efficient postal services. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hill, Rowland, Sir, 1795-1879 |
|---|---|
| Author | Hill, George Birkbeck Norman, 1835-1903 |
| Title | The Life of Sir Rowland Hill and the History of Penny Postage, Vol. 2 (of 2) |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital Library Project at www.tpdlp.net and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Hill, Rowland, Sir, 1795-1879 |
| Subject | Postal service -- Great Britain -- Rates |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46498 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46498-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 692 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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