Country post: rural postal service in Canada, 1880 to 1945

"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 Pos...

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Main Authors: Amyot, Chantal (Author), Willis, John (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Gatineau, Quebec Canadian Postal Museum 2003
Series:Mercury series Paper - Canadian Postal Museum ; 1
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Online Access:Table of contents
Summary:"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."--BOOK JACKET.
Item Description:Issued also in French under title: Le courrier est arrivé, la poste rurale au Canada, 1880-1945.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-204) and index -- Co-published by the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Physical Description:210 S. Ill., Kt.
ISBN:0660189984