"The Life of Sir Rowland Hill and the History of Penny Postage, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Rowland Hill is a historical narrative that chronicles the life of Sir Rowland Hill and the inception of the penny postage system. The biography begins by painting a portrait of his early years, detailing his ancestry and tracing the origins of Hill's values, revealing how his family's struggles during famine and his father's dedication to justice molded his character. Laying the historical foundation for the postal service transformation, the initial chapters highlight the influence of his parents, demonstrating how their combined traits equipped him to revolutionize postal communication and make it affordable for everyone.
The Life of Sir Rowland Hill and the History of Penny Postage, Vol. 1 (of 2)
By Rowland Hill
Witness the origins of a postal revolution as a young man's upbringing shapes him into the reformer who will transform communication for all.
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Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, FRS was an English teacher, inventor and social reformer. He campaigned for a comprehensive reform of the postal system, based on the concept of Uniform Penny Post and his solution of pre-payment, facilitating the safe, speedy and cheap transfer of letters. Hill later served as a government postal official, and he is usually credited with originating the basic concepts of the modern postal service, including the invention of the postage stamp.
Sir Rowland Hill, KCB, FRS was an English teacher, inventor and social reformer. He campaigned for a comprehensive reform of the postal system, based on the concept of Uniform Penny Post and his solution of pre-payment, facilitating the safe, speedy and cheap transfer of letters. Hill later served as a government postal official, and he is usually credited with originating the basic concepts of the modern postal service, including the invention of the postage stamp.
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