Relive The Excitement Of The Pony Express Through Engaging Text, Detailed Illustrations, And Photos Of Artifacts.
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 .
Chronicles the eighteen-month operation of the Pony Express, explaining why and how it was created, describing the challenges faced by riders, and discussing.
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.
With engaging graphic design and a mix of history and fantasy, these tales of adventure and mystery will keep young readers glued to the pages.
A need for speedy mail delivery from the East to the West led to one of the most famous mail services in history.
Naturally, the Pony Express also ran from west to east as well.
Describing the individuals Majors recalled, “Light-weights were deemed the most eligible for the purpose; the lighter the man the better for the horse. ... David R. Jay, age thirteen, was probably the youngest rider.
Looks at the history of the Pony express mail delivery system, discussing why it was started, the beginning operations, and its final day of service.
"Examines the history of the Pony Express, including why it formed, the dangers riders faced, and why its legend lives on today"--
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 ...