The Pony Express

By Lee Jensen

Book Overview

The Pony Express is a historical non-fiction book written by Lee Jensen. The book explores the fascinating history of the Pony Express, a mail delivery service that operated in the western United States during the mid-1800s. The author provides a detailed account of the origins of the Pony Express, its operations, and the people who worked for the service. The book also delves into the challenges and dangers faced by the riders who carried mail across the rugged terrain of the American West. Readers will learn about the impact of the Pony Express on the development of the United States, as well as its eventual demise due to the advent of the telegraph. The Pony Express is a well-researched and engaging account of a significant chapter in American history, and is sure to appeal to anyone interested in the Old West, transportation history, or the evolution of communication technology.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: 1163818356
• ISBN13: 9781163818350
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"