The Overland Stage To California: Personal Reminiscences And Authentic History Of The Great Overland Stage Line And Pony Express (1901) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165640317)

""The Overland Stage to California: Personal Reminiscences and Authentic History of the Great Overland Stage Line and Pony Express"" is a historical account written by Frank Albert Root and published in 1901. The book provides an in-depth look at the Overland Stage Line and Pony Express, two vital transportation systems that played a crucial role in the development of the American West during the mid-19th century. Root's account is based on his personal experiences as a young man traveling on the Overland Stage Line, as well as extensive research into the history of these transportation systems. The book covers a range of topics, including the origins of the Overland Stage Line, the challenges faced by the drivers and passengers, the role of the Pony Express in delivering mail across the West, and the impact of these transportation systems on the development of California and the West.Throughout the book, Root provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people he encountered, and the hardships and dangers faced by those who traveled on the Overland Stage Line and Pony Express. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help to bring his account to life.Overall, ""The Overland Stage to California"" is a fascinating and informative historical account that provides a unique perspective on the development of the American West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of transportation, the American West, or the Pony Express.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: 1165640317
ISBN-13: 9781165640317
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 654
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.56d