The Post Office of India and Its Story

"The Post Office of India and Its Story" by Geoffrey Clarke is a historical exploration of how India's postal system was formed and grew. The story shows how disorganized ways of delivering mail turned into a big, organized system under British rule. It follows key moments, such as when postage stamps were first used, rules for the mail were made, and the system changed to meet the needs of many different people. At the beginning, the book explains how things were at first, showing the messy postal services before 1854 and the changes that came with a new law. It points out the importance of creating a main leader and setting standard prices and stamps, explaining how these actions greatly improved communication all over India. The details given, set the stage for learning about the postal system and how it worked.