A Thrilling And Truthful History Of The Pony Express Or Blazing The Westward Way

""A Thrilling and Truthful History of the Pony Express or Blazing the Westward Way"" by William Lightfoot Visscher is a historical account of the Pony Express, a mail delivery service that operated in the United States in the mid-1800s. The book details the establishment of the Pony Express, which was created to deliver mail quickly across the vast expanse of the American West. The book covers the challenges faced by the riders who braved harsh weather conditions, dangerous terrain, and hostile Native American tribes to deliver the mail on time. The author also provides insight into the political and economic factors that led to the creation of the Pony Express, as well as its eventual demise. The book is a thrilling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the mail delivery service, or transportation in general.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.