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Sending a Letter (Everyday History)

by Alex Stewart

Series:Everyday History

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Describes how messages have been sent throughout history, from the use of smoke signals and messengers to modern use of electronic means of communication, including fax and email.

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Everyday History

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Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 383.14 — Social sciences Commerce, communications & transportation Postal communication
LCC: HE6076 .S74 — Social sciences Transportation and communications Transportation and communications Postal service. Stamps. Philately
BISAC: JNF JUVENILE NONFICTION General

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 4

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Published: 2000
Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 383.14
LCC: HE6076 .S74

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