Postal Riders and Raiders by W. H. Gantz
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| Author | Gantz, W. H. |
|---|---|
| Title | Postal Riders and Raiders |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Postal Riders and Raiders" by W. H. Gantz is a critical commentary on the United States Postal Service, published as part of the Independent Postal League's efforts around the early 20th century. The work reflects on the management of the postal system and its economic implications, particularly focusing on the legislative actions of the time and the impact of governmental practices on independent publishers. Gantz positions himself as a challenger to prevalent policies that he perceives as detrimental to a free press and educational media. At the start of the book, Gantz introduces a narrative that sets the stage for a discussion on postal operations and their inefficiencies. He uses the persona "The Man on the Ladder" to convey his observations on the bustling activity at the Capitol, which he links to a conspiracy against periodicals, indicating a coordinated effort between government officials and corporate interests to suppress independent publications through legislative means. With a sense of urgency, Gantz articulates his concerns about a proposed amendment that he argues would impose heavy financial burdens on magazines and periodicals, ultimately aiming to disrupt their existence while transferring power to the Postmaster General. This opening sets the tone for a detailed examination of the intersections of politics, media, and public service that Gantz intends to explore further throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Postal service -- United States -- Second-class matter |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55570 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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