Description
| Product ID: | 9780143130062 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | How The Post Office Created America |
| Subtitle: | A History |
| Authors: | Author: Winifred Gallagher |
| Page Count: | 336 |
| Subjects: | History of the Americas, History of the Americas, History, History, History, Social and cultural history, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, 21st century history: from c 2000 -, Social & cultural history, USA, c 1700 to c 1800 |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The Post Office, Winifred Gallagher argues, has been not just a witness to, but a foundational influence on, much of the history of the USA, particularly for women and African-Americans who participated in the nation''s formation via the Post Office in pivotal ways. How the Post Office Created America tells this story, tracing the role of a unique institution and its leaders. Taking in all the major events in American history, from the Declaration of Independence to the Civil War to the advent of the Internet, Gallagher tells a vitally important story. |
| Imprint Name: | Penguin USA |
| Publisher Name: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2017-07-04 |