The Life of Sir Rowland Hill V1: And the History of Penny Postage is a biography of Sir Rowland Hill, the inventor of the penny postage system. The book is written by Hill himself and provides a detailed account of his life, from his early years to his later achievements. The first volume covers his childhood and education, his work as a teacher and his involvement in various social and political causes. The second half of the book focuses on his work on the penny postage system, including the development of the idea, the challenges he faced in implementing it, and the eventual success of the system. The book is a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of postal services, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of communication and technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.