Joshua Leavitt

Cheap Postage (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Joshua Leavitt's 'Cheap Postage' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the complexities of postal systems and their influence on society during the 19th century. Through a detailed examination of the economic and social impacts of the implementation of cheap postage, Leavitt provides a compelling analysis of how this seemingly mundane service revolutionized communication and commerce at the time. His literary style combines meticulous research with engaging storytelling, making this book a valuable contribution to the study of postal history and its repercussions on the modern world. Against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, Leavitt skillfully crafts a narrative that highlights the importance of postal services in shaping cultural and economic landscapes. This book appeals to historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the evolution of communication systems.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547135708
• Artikelnr.: 64759655

Autorenporträt

Joshua Leavitt (1794-1873) was an American Congregationalist minister, journalist, and renowned social reformer of the nineteenth century. An ardent advocate for the abolition of slavery, Leavitt is also recognized for his efforts in promoting cheap postage, an endeavor that found its expression in his brief treatise, 'Cheap Postage' (1848), whereby he argued for the reduction of postal rates. This text underscored the significance of affordable communication in fostering educational exchange and maintaining social bonds across the expansive United States. His advocacy contributed to the Postal Reform Act of 1851, which substantially lowered postal fees and increased accessibility to mail services. Leavitt's literary style, predominantly utilitarian and persuasive, aimed at effecting social change, reflecting his broader commitments to antislavery causes and temperance. Holding a degree from Yale and Harvard, Leavitt's scholarly demeanor was matched by his practical involvements, including editing the 'Emancipator', a leading abolitionist newspaper, and helping to found the American Temperance Union. While 'Cheap Postage' stands as a singular reference in this context, it encapsulates Leavitt's enduring legacy as an intellectual force melding Christian morality with progressive social action.