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Sir Rowland Hill: The Story Of A Great Reform (1907)

Sir Rowland Hill: The Story Of A Great Reform (1907)

Smyth, Eleanor C. Hill

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ISBN10: 1165610116
ISBN13: 9781165610112
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sir Rowland Hill: The Story Of A Great Reform is a historical biography written by Eleanor C. Hill and originally published in 1907. The book tells the story of Sir Rowland Hill, a British educator and postal reformer who is credited with introducing the penny post in the United Kingdom.The book begins by exploring Hill's early life, including his upbringing in a family of educators and his own experiences as a teacher. It then delves into his work as a postal reformer, detailing the many challenges he faced in trying to modernize the British postal system.Throughout the book, Hill's innovative ideas and tireless dedication to reform are highlighted, as are the many obstacles he encountered along the way. The author also provides a detailed look at the political and social climate of the time, which helps to contextualize Hill's work and the impact it had on British society.Overall, Sir Rowland Hill: The Story Of A Great Reform is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of postal reform or the life of one of Britain's most important educators and social reformers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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