How the Post Office Created America: A History (Audiobook)

from Katyefk

After reading this book I clearly see that the creation of the US Postal Service really did lead the development of the USA. What a great way to review the history of the US. I have always loved getting letters and packages in the mail. I can now see how important it was for all folks in the rura...

from foof2you

A look at the history of the Post Office from its beginning to the present (2016). The history of the Post Office seems to always be very precarious. It never seems to be able to get the funding it needs, the cost of services do not cover the cost, Congress keeps interfering with it, and the Post...

from tgeorge2348

It is easy to just accept postal service as part of the foundation of US infrastructure, grumble when waiting in line for service to pick up a package or mail something requiring more than sticking on a stamp and dropping in the outgoing box. Winifred Gallager's book takes one back to the formati...

from etxgardener

The much maligned US Postal Service is a $68.9B per year enterprise that handles 40% of the world's mail and charges the world's lowest rates. Despite it's /efficiency(and if you doubt that fact, try getting a package delivered in France), the American public persists in in thinking of it as a lu...

from kcshankd

Purchased as gift for my former postmaster mother, 30+ year USPS employee. A solid history of the service, at times devolves into 'here are some anecdotes' for a few chapters, but forgivable. Narrative is hard.