The Lost Art of Letter Writing
Texting, Chats, and Emails vs. Pen Pals
In the industrialized world, it’s easy to send an email or text to correspond and communicate with another person. We can embed hyperlinks or attach pertinent photos to shed further light on unfamiliar subjects.
Of course, in the ancient world, none of this technological wizardry existed. Still, communication has always been an essential part of human socialization, no matter the era. It’s key to culture, family relationships, government and business, art and education. That’s why letters held tremendous value in ancient cultures.
Even two hundred years ago, the idea of instantly chatting to someone anywhere in the world was implausible. Canada, the United States, and Australia are countries originally founded and built by immigrants and former slaves. When they left their homes and families in the Old World, it was often forever. Telephones, air travel, and cellphones were non-existent.
What if you were living in the year 1820 right now? Imagine your world, and your relationships with your family and friends without telephones, travel, internet, and cellphones. Imagine it without the advanced technology you take for granted today.
When I was growing up in a Canadian city, local phone calls were easy to make and we could…
