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T. B. (Thomas Bamford) Lang
1820–1868
Best known for a carefully documented history of Scotland’s postal system, this 19th-century writer turned archival records into a clear account of how communication networks grew over time.
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An Historical Summary of the Post Office in Scotland
by T. B. (Thomas Bamford) Lang
About the author
T. B. Lang, or Thomas Bamford Lang, was a 19th-century author remembered for An Historical Summary of the Post Office in Scotland, first published in Edinburgh in 1856. Library and catalog records identify him as Thomas Bamford Lang (1820–1868), and modern editions continue to preserve that work.
His book was compiled from official records and documents and traces the development of postal services in Scotland across several centuries. The surviving record available here points mainly to this historical study, so it is safest to describe him as a writer and compiler of documentary history rather than to add further biographical details that could not be confirmed.
Although not a widely documented literary figure today, Lang’s work still has value for readers interested in Scottish history, public institutions, and the history of communication.