The Overland Stage To California: Personal Reminiscences And Authentic History Of The Great Overland Stage Line And Pony Express (1901) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165615759)

The Overland Stage To California: Personal Reminiscences And Authentic History Of The Great Overland Stage Line And Pony Express (1901) is a historical book written by Frank Albert Root, first published in 1901. The book provides a detailed account of the Overland Stage Line and Pony Express, which were two of the most important transportation routes in the American West during the mid-19th century.The book is divided into two main parts. The first part of the book is dedicated to personal reminiscences of the author, who was a stagecoach driver for the Overland Stage Line during the 1860s. Root shares his experiences of driving a stagecoach through the rugged terrain of the American West, facing various challenges such as hostile Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and dangerous bandits.The second part of the book is an authentic history of the Overland Stage Line and Pony Express, which includes details about their routes, operations, and the people who were involved in running them. The book also covers the impact these transportation routes had on the development of the American West, including the growth of settlements, the expansion of trade, and the establishment of communication networks.Overall, The Overland Stage To California: Personal Reminiscences And Authentic History Of The Great Overland Stage Line And Pony Express (1901) is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, transportation, and communication networks during the mid-19th century.From The Missouri River To The Pacific Ocean.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.

Author: Frank Albert Root, William Elsey Connelley
ISBN-10: 1165615754
ISBN-13: 9781165615759
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 654
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d