A General Plan for a Mail Communication by Steam
Between Great Britain and the Eastern and Western Parts of the WorldBy James MacQueen
Length4h 2m
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In "A General Plan for a Mail Communication by Steam," James MacQueen presents a visionary blueprint for revolutionizing postal communication through steam-powered transportation. Set against the backdrop of the early 19th century, a period marked by rapid industrialization and technological advancement, MacQueen's work is a remarkable amalgamation of engineering insights and strategic logistical planning. His articulate prose marries scientific precision with persuasive rhetoric, making a compelling case for a system that could connect continents and reshape global commerce. The book reflects the innovative spirit of the time, embodying the hope and ambition associated with the dawn of the steam age. James MacQueen, a distinguished geographer and advocate for infrastructural development, was deeply influenced by the transformative potential of steam technology. His extensive background in navigating the complexities of geography and communication laid the groundwork for his pioneering ideas in this book. The work exemplifies his commitment to not only improving transportation but also facilitating greater socio-economic interactions on a global scale, reflecting his belief in the unifying power of efficient communication. Readers interested in the interplay between technology and communication will find this book both enlightening and thought-provoking. MacQueen'Äôs forward-thinking proposals offer a glimpse into the future, inviting contemporary audiences to reconsider the enduring relevance of his ideas in our modern world. Engaging with this text provides a unique opportunity to witness the early stirrings of an interconnected society.
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GenreTechnology
Length4 hrs 2 mins
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Publish dateAug 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
33Abstract.
2A GENERAL PLAN FOR CONVEYANCE OF MAILS BY STEAM, &c. &c.
34Expenditure by Steam Power, &c.
3Fayal.[1]
351. Falmouth to Cape Verde.
4Fayal to New York, by Halifax.
362. Cape Verde to the Cape of Good Hope.
5(No. 1.)
373. Cape of Good Hope to the Mauritius.
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6(No. 2.)
385. Point de Galle to Bombay.
7(No. 3.)
396. Trincomalee to Calcutta.
8IV.
40Expenditure by the Cape of Good Hope.
9V.
41Income by the Mediterranean.
10VI.
42Income by Cape of Good Hope.
11West Indian Station.—Details.
43Great Britain with
121.—First Packet for the Month.
44United States with
132.—Windward Station.
45General Trade and Tonnage.
14Advantages.
46Cost and Revenue.
15Cost, partly by Steamers and partly by Sailing Packets.
47Conveyance Mails and Passengers.
16I.
48Comparative Distances of Places.
17Capital.
49I.—Sailing Packets.
18II.
50II.—Steam Boats.
19Remarks.
51III.—Small Sailing Vessels.
20III.
52Postages.—Mediterranean, &c.
21IV.—Income.
532.—Brazils.
22WEST INDIES.—INTERNAL POST OFFICES.
543.—Fayal and Halifax Department.
23Rialejo to Christmas Isle.
554.—North American and West Indian Department.
24Christmas Isle to Canton.
56Arrivals and Departures of the London Mails of the following dates.
25Rialejo to Canton.
57Speed, &c. of Steam Boats.
26Rialejo to Sydney, New South Wales.
58Estimates for Passengers on each Station.
272. Malta and Constantinople.
59Income:—Parcels, Packages, and Fine Goods. Steamers to be restricted to 40 tons Weight in all.
284. Suez to Bombay.
60Mauritius and Socotora.
295. Aden or Socotora to Mauritius.
61Bearings and Distances of Places.
306. Bombay to Calcutta, by Ceylon.
62Isthmus of America.
317 & 8. Trincomalee to Canton, by Batavia.
63Chagre and Panama.
329. Batavia to Sydney, New South Wales, by Swan River.
64THE END.
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