On the Track of the Mail-Coach (Classic Reprint)

F. E. Baines

ISBN 10: 1332337104 / ISBN 13: 9781332337101

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. Step back in time and experience the golden age of the mail coach. This book takes you on a thrilling journey through the history of the postal service in England, from its humble beginnings in the 17th century to the dawn of the railway age. The author shares fascinating insights into the inner workings of the General Post Office, from the bustling sorting offices of Lombard Street to the magnificent new building in St. Martinââ â ˘s-le-Grand. Discover how mail coaches transformed communication, the challenges of mail robberies and the constant pursuit of speed and efficiency. Youââ â ˘ll meet intriguing characters like the legendary postal reformer Sir Francis Freeling, witness the rise of the mail coach as a symbol of progress, and get a glimpse into the bustling social life that revolved around the journey. Delve into the intricacies of postal systems, the politics of franking privileges, and the fascinating evolution of mail delivery. Experience the world through the eyes of mail guards, coachmen, and passengers, and discover the stories behind the legendary mail coach routes that connected England. The authorââ â ˘s vivid anecdotes and historical accounts provide an invaluable window into a bygone era, revealing the ingenuity, determination, and human drama that shaped the postal service. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On the Track of the Mail-Coach (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332337104
• ISBN 13: 9781332337101
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography and Autobiography

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Synopsis

Unlock the history behind the mail-coach era and the people who shaped it.

In On the Track of the Mail-Coach, F. E. Baines shares personal reminiscences and detailed glimpses into how the postal system evolved from bustling London streets to distant coaching routes.

This book blends vivid anecdotes with historical context, tracing the growth of the General Post-Office, the rise of mail-coaches, and the development of key routes and ports. It weaves together street-level scenes, a sense of time and place, and reflections on urban change that bring the era to life.

• Inside looks at the daily life of postal offices, taxes, and the franking system.
• Colorful stories about coaching towns, Inns, and landmark routes across England.
• Connections between London’s streets, major ports like Liverpool, and the broader postal network.
• Historical context that situates the mail-coach saga within wider social and transport history.

Ideal for readers of British history, transport history, and postal-history curiosities, this work offers a grounded, readable look at how a nation stayed connected on the move.