An Historical Summary of the Post Office in Scotland

"An Historical Summary of the Post Office in Scotland" by T. B. Lang is a historical exploration that tracks the postal system's journey in Scotland from the 1300s to the late 1700s, showing how communication grew across the country. From the days of messengers called "Nuncii" to the creation of official postal services by Charles I, the book highlights important moments such as setting up postage prices and the General Post Office in Edinburgh. Looking at key people and changes in society and the economy, this book explains how the Post Office came to be such an important part of improving communication in Scotland.