A History of the Overland Mail

By Curtis Putnam Nettels

Book Overview

This book provides a detailed history of the overland mail services that connected the eastern and western United States in the mid-19th century. It includes information on the challenges and dangers faced by riders and drivers, as well as the technology and infrastructure that made the service possible.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102130512X
• ISBN13: 9781021305121
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"