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The Story Of The Pony Express

The Story Of The Pony Express

Bradley, Glenn D.

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Historical FiguresTransportation General19th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1419184148
ISBN13: 9781419184147
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.13 Width: 7.48 Depth: 9.18
Language: English
The Story Of The Pony Express, written by Glenn D. Bradley, is a comprehensive account of the legendary mail delivery service that operated in the United States in the mid-1800s. The book traces the origins of the Pony Express, its route, the riders who risked their lives to deliver the mail, and the impact it had on the development of the American West. The book begins with a brief history of the mail delivery system in the United States before the Pony Express was established, and then delves into the events that led to the creation of the Pony Express. The author provides detailed information about the route that the Pony Express riders took, including the various stations and relay points along the way. The book also explores the lives of the riders themselves, including their training, equipment, and the dangers they faced on a daily basis. The author highlights some of the most famous riders, such as William Cody (also known as Buffalo Bill), and provides insight into their experiences on the job. In addition to the history of the Pony Express, the book also discusses its impact on the development of the American West. The author examines the role that the Pony Express played in the expansion of the telegraph system, and how it helped to connect the East and West coasts of the United States. Overall, The Story Of The Pony Express is a fascinating look at one of the most iconic mail delivery services in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, transportation, or communication.While lasting praise is due the faithful station men who, in their isolation, so often bore the murderous attacks of Indians and bandits, it is, perhaps, to the riders that the seeker of romance is most likely to turn. It was the riders' skill and fortitude that made the operation of the line possible. Both riders and hostlers shared the same privations, often being reduced to the necessity of eating wolf meat and drinking foul or brackish water.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.

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