Ten Years Among the Mail Bags by James Holbrook

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Author Holbrook, James, 1812-1864
LoC No. 14007212
Title Ten Years Among the Mail Bags
Or, Notes from the Diary of a Special Agent of the Post-Office Department
Note Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Ten Years Among the Mail Bags" by James Holbrook is a collection of narratives based on the author's experiences as a Special Agent for the U.S. Post-Office Department, written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to address the various forms of dishonesty and crime that the postal system encountered, detailing the author's investigations into widespread mail thefts and the moral implications of such misconduct, as well as its consequences on individuals and the community. The opening portion of the work establishes the context of rampant mail thefts occurring along a route from Boston to a rural town. Holbrook describes the impact of these crimes on the students at a local academy, as they depend on remittances from their families to cover expenses. As fears grow regarding the integrity of the postal service, Holbrook begins his investigation under a commission from the Postmaster General. He uncovers a series of fraudulent activities, targeting the post master himself, and navigates the challenges of gathering evidence against a figure previously trusted within the community. The narrative is framed as both a detective story and a moral commentary on the temptations faced by those in positions of trust. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Subject Postal service -- United States
Category Text
EBook-No. 40840
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 27, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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