Famous Riders and Their Horses: Twelve Famous Rides in American History

By Lawton B. Evans

Book Overview

Famous Riders and Their Horses: Twelve Famous Rides in American History is a book written by Lawton B. Evans that chronicles the stories of twelve famous horseback rides in American history. The book provides a comprehensive look at the riders and their horses, including their backgrounds, their motivations for embarking on these famous rides, and the impact these rides had on American history.The book covers a range of famous riders, including Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott, who made the famous midnight ride to alert the colonists of the British invasion during the American Revolution. Other famous riders include Pony Express riders, who braved harsh weather and dangerous terrain to deliver mail across the country, and Buffalo Bill Cody, who was known for his daring horseback stunts and performances.The book also delves into the stories of lesser-known riders, such as Sybil Ludington, who rode through the night to warn American troops of a British attack during the Revolutionary War, and John Wesley Powell, who explored the uncharted territories of the American West on horseback.Throughout the book, Evans provides vivid descriptions of the rides, the landscapes, and the people involved, bringing these historical events to life for readers. The book is a fascinating look at American history through the lens of these famous rides and the brave riders and horses who made them possible.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: 1430471441
• ISBN13: 9781430471448
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"