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1) Mail by Rail: The Story of the Post Office and the Railways

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Johnson, Peter

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English

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Railways have been used for the carriage of mail since soon after the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened in 1830, the development of the first travelling post offices following, enabling the Post Office to achieve maximum efficiencies in mail transportation. As the rail network grew the mail network grew with it, reaching a peak with the dedicated mail trains that ran between London and Aberdeen. The Post Office also turned to railways when it...

2) Stuffed Saddlebags: The Life of Martin Kundig, Priest 1805-1879

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Johnson, Peter Leo

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Stuffed Saddlebags: The Life of Martin Kundig, Priest 1805-1879 is a biographical book written by Peter Leo Johnson. The book is a detailed account of the life of Martin Kundig, a Swiss Catholic priest who lived from 1805 to 1879. Kundig was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and played a significant role in the religious and social history of Switzerland. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Kundig's life, from his childhood in Switzerland...