A Hundred Years by Post: A Jubilee Retrospect

A Hundred Years by Post: A Jubilee Retrospect, written by James Wilson Hyde in the late 19th century, provides a historical account of the evolution of the Postal Service in Great Britain. The book highlights significant changes in communication methods over the past century, including the introduction of the Penny Post and advancements like steam trains and the electric telegraph. It examines the broader societal, political, and commercial impacts of these developments, illustrating the stark contrasts between communication practices at the end of the 18th century and those of Hyde's time.