This book traces the genesis and evolution of postal services in Grant and Farm, two rural communities in the American West, from the early 19th century to the present day. Hyde combines archival sources, official records, and personal interviews to reconstruct the social, economic, and political contexts in which the post played a vital role in connecting people, ideas, and goods. The book is a fascinating micro-history of a crucial institution that sheds light on the broader history of communication and mobility in America.

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