A Thrilling and Truthful History of the Pony Express: Or, Blazing the Westward Way, and Other Sketches and Incidents of Those Stirring Times

By William Lightfoot Visscher

Book Overview

""A Thrilling and Truthful History of the Pony Express or Blazing the Westward Way"" is a book written by William Lightfoot Visscher. It is a historical account of the Pony Express, a mail delivery service that operated in the United States in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed description of the origins of the Pony Express, its operations, and the people who were involved in running it. It also covers the challenges faced by the riders, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous terrain, and attacks by Native American tribes. The book is filled with thrilling stories of the riders' adventures and their heroic efforts to deliver the mail on time. In addition, the book provides a fascinating insight into the social and political climate of the time, including the tensions between the North and South, and the impact of the Civil War on the Pony Express. Overall, ""A Thrilling and Truthful History of the Pony Express or Blazing the Westward Way"" is a captivating and informative read that provides a unique perspective on an important chapter in American history.And Other Sketches And Incidents Of Those Stirring Times. Copiously Illustrated.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141796751X
• ISBN13: 9781417967513
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"