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The Revolutionary Post (Repeat)

99% Invisible

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The Transformation of Postal Services and Cultural Practices

This chapter explores the transformative impact of the postal service in the Victorian era, marked by increased mail volume and affordable postage. It emphasizes the cultural importance of letter writing, especially among women, and the postal system's political significance during critical historical events like the Civil War.

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