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.
Relates the history of the Pony Express from when it began to carry messages across the American West in April 1860 until the telegraph replaced it in October 1861.
Originally published: Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1958.
This book includes: _ Founders of the Pony Express _ Need for Mail Service _ Prime Ponies _ Pony Express Stations _ What's in that Mailbag? _ Famous Riders _ Takeover by the Telegraph _ Hands-on Activities _ Reproducible Activities ...
Chronicles the eighteen-month operation of the Pony Express, explaining why and how it was created, describing the challenges faced by riders, and discussing.
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Provides a history of the Pony express mail delivery system and its brave riders, from the beginning in 1860 to November 20, 1861, its final day of service.
Relates how, in 1861, a boy named Charlie Miller became the youngest rider for the Pony Express, a mail service that linked the east and west coasts of the United States.
Describes the formation of the Pony Express, how it changed America, and why it ended after eighteen months.
Beyond Independence Rock was Devil's Gate , a gorge 250 yards long , 40 to 105 feet wide , and 300 to 400 feet deep , through which the Sweetwarer River foamed . A French - Canadian by the name of Plante kept the station at Split Rock .
A story about Buffalo Bill and his exploits as a pony express rider.