The Pony Express

The Pony Express
ISBN-10
0027590569
ISBN-13
9780027590562
Series
The Pony Express
Category
Pony express
Pages
72
Language
English
Published
1993
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Author
Laurel Van der Linde

Description

Surveys the history of the Pony express, from its creation at the time of the Gold Rush to its demise at the start of the Civil War. Includes profiles of famous riders.

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