--- product_id: 44363932 title: "How the Post Office Created America: A History" price: "$50.10" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/44363932-how-the-post-office-created-america-a-history store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # How the Post Office Created America: A History **Price:** $50.10 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How the Post Office Created America: A History - **How much does it cost?** $50.10 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/44363932-how-the-post-office-created-america-a-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description How the Post Office Created America: A History [Gallagher, Winifred] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How the Post Office Created America: A History Review: Well worth the read. - The author describes the major influence of the Post Office on the formation of America and its shared values. I had not realized that our first Postal System and Postmaster was established by England for the King, and that set the tone and purpose of the Post for many decades. The public/private conflict and benefits established and later supported by Congress are still major influences today. The reader is given the different perspectives that have shaped the Postal System over its lifetime, as well as some prospective of where it goes from here in this digital age. Well worth the read. Review: The Post Office and the US - A great insight into the little known role the Post played in the development of a nation. Of particular interest to me as the son of two Postmasters. It is also a clear window into the pros and cons of government involvement in any endeavor, and the many lost opportunities to build on the remarkable infrastructure developed over two hundred years. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #148,001 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #90 in U.S. Colonial Period History #311 in Women in History #772 in Sociology Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (461) | | Dimensions | 5.43 x 0.75 x 8.35 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0143130064 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0143130062 | | Item Weight | 10 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | July 4, 2017 | | Publisher | Penguin Books | ## Images ![How the Post Office Created America: A History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QzOoW3aeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth the read. *by A***R on July 12, 2025* The author describes the major influence of the Post Office on the formation of America and its shared values. I had not realized that our first Postal System and Postmaster was established by England for the King, and that set the tone and purpose of the Post for many decades. The public/private conflict and benefits established and later supported by Congress are still major influences today. The reader is given the different perspectives that have shaped the Postal System over its lifetime, as well as some prospective of where it goes from here in this digital age. Well worth the read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Post Office and the US *by J***T on June 21, 2021* A great insight into the little known role the Post played in the development of a nation. Of particular interest to me as the son of two Postmasters. It is also a clear window into the pros and cons of government involvement in any endeavor, and the many lost opportunities to build on the remarkable infrastructure developed over two hundred years. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I wish I could give more than 5 stars *by O***1 on September 4, 2024* I wish I could give more than 5 stars--This is an amazing book. I can tell you that history is/was not one of my favorite subjects in school....but, reading this book was the best history lesson about how the USA is what it is now. I can definitely appreciate how critical the development of the Post Office was to the creation of the USA. But more than that, it is critical to the creation of any nation. I would love to promote improving our postal service here in Mexico so that we can see small businesses flourish. It is quite hard without that supercritical help. It would make an amazing experiment that should confirm how a great postal service helps in the economic development of a nation. I hope I get to see our postal service improvement in Mexico before I move on....and join my relatives. However, do not take my word, get this book and read it yourself, you will love it! ## Frequently Bought Together - How the Post Office Created America: A History - Neither Snow nor Rain: A History of the United States Postal Service - First Class: The U.S. Postal Service, Democracy, and the Corporate Threat (Open Media Series) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/44363932-how-the-post-office-created-america-a-history](https://www.desertcart.us/products/44363932-how-the-post-office-created-america-a-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*