The Story Of The Pony Express (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162709567)

The Story Of The Pony Express is a historical non-fiction book written by Glenn D. Bradley. The book takes the reader on a journey through the history of the Pony Express, a mail delivery service that operated in the United States during the mid-19th century. The book covers the origins of the Pony Express, the people who worked for it, the routes they took, and the challenges they faced along the way.The book begins with an introduction to the Pony Express and its importance in American history. It then delves into the history of the mail delivery system in the United States prior to the Pony Express and the need for a faster and more reliable service. The book also explores the various people involved in the creation and operation of the Pony Express, including the founders, riders, and station keepers.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed accounts of the routes taken by the Pony Express riders and the challenges they faced, such as harsh weather conditions, dangerous terrain, and attacks by Native American tribes. The book also covers the impact of the Pony Express on communication and transportation in the United States, as well as its eventual decline and replacement by the telegraph.Overall, The Story Of The Pony Express is an informative and engaging read that provides a comprehensive history of this important part of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of transportation, communication, or the American West.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.

Author: Glenn D. Bradley
ISBN-10: 1162709561
ISBN-13: 9781162709567
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.13d