Download or read book Life as a Pony Express Rider in the Wild West written by Matt Bougie and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, many people take the delivery of mail for granted. However, in the Wild West, each time a man carried mail across vast deserts and mountains, he went on an adventure. Readers learn what it was like to be a mail carrier for the Pony Express during one of America's most expansive times, including challenges faced, battles won, and daily existence for those who dared travel that far.
Download or read book Pony Express Riders of the Wild West written by Jeff Savage and published by Enslow Publishers. This book was released on 1995 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Individual accounts of danger and excitement are retold in this fascinating book. The Pony Express was the brainstorm of William H. Russell and, although it only existed for eighteen months, the 10-day route was filled with such obstacles as blizzards and mountain ranges that it is still a legend today.
Download or read book Daring Pony Express Riders written by Jeff Savage and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Examines the Pony Express, including the origins of the mail carrier service, the trails and stations, the Pony Express riders, amazing stories from the riders, and the legacy of the Pony Express"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Wild West Rider written by Stephen Overholser and published by Bantam Books. This book was released on 1985 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reader travels back through time to the days of the Old West to become a rider for the Pony Express, in a multiple-plot historical adventure.
Download or read book Riders of the Pony Express written by Ralph Moody and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1958-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the eighteen-month operation of the Pony Express, explaining why and how it was created, describing the challenges faced by riders, and discussing.
Download or read book West Like Lightning written by Jim DeFelice and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western Writers of America Spur Awards Finalist, Best Western Historical Nonfiction "A GROUNDBREAKING WORK. ... The first comprehensive history of the legendary transcontinental experiment in mail delivery in sixty years." —True West "This rollicking account of the daring enterprise known as the Pony Express brings its era and its legendary characters to life." —San Francisco Chronicle The new definitive history of the Pony Express by the #1 bestselling coauthor of American Sniper, illustrated with 50 images On the eve of the Civil War, three American businessmen launched an audacious plan to create a financial empire by transforming communications across the hostile territory between the nation’s two coasts. In the process, they created one of the most enduring icons of the American West: the Pony Express. Daring young men with colorful names like “Bronco Charlie” and “Sawed-Off Jim” galloped at speed over a vast and unforgiving landscape, etching an irresistible tale that passed into myth almost instantly. Equally an improbable success and a business disaster, the Pony Express came and went in just eighteen months, but not before uniting and captivating a nation on the brink of being torn apart. Jim DeFelice’s brilliantly entertaining West Like Lightning is the first major history of the Pony Express to put its birth, life, and legacy into the full context of the American story. The Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company—or “Pony Express,” as it came to be known—was part of a plan by William Russell, Alexander Majors, and William Waddell to create the next American Express, a transportation and financial juggernaut that already dominated commerce back east. All that stood in their way were almost two thousand miles of uninhabited desert, ice-capped mountains, oceanic plains roamed by Indian tribes, whitewater-choked rivers, and harsh, unsettled wilderness. The Pony used a relay system of courageous horseback riders to ferry mail halfway across a continent in just ten days. The challenges the riders faced were enormous, yet the Pony Express succeeded, delivering thousands of letters at record speed. The service instantly became the most direct means of communication between the eastern United States and its far western territories, helping to firmly connect them to the Union. Populated with cast of characters including Abraham Lincoln (news of whose electoral victory the Express delivered to California), Wild Bill Hickock, Buffalo Bill Cody (who fed the legend of the Express in his Wild West Show), and Mark Twain (who celebrated the riders in Roughing It), West Like Lightning masterfully traces the development of the Pony Express and follows it from its start in St. Joseph, Missouri—the edge of the civilized world—west to Sacramento, the capital of California, then booming from the gold rush. Jim DeFelice, who traveled the Pony’s route in his research, plumbs the legends, myths, and surprising truth of the service, exploring its lasting relevance today as a symbol of American enterprise, audacity, and daring.
Download or read book Bold Riders written by John Joseph Micklos, Jr. and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2017-12-11 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though the Pony Express existed for less than two years, its legend lives on today. Its mission was to deliver mail 2,000 miles across the American plains and deserts in half the time it would take by stagecoach. Riders faced many dangers, from hostile American Indians to wicked weather. Lively language and historical illustrations will help readers feel as if they are part of the journey. Meets Common Core criticial thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.
Download or read book Off Like the Wind written by Michael P. Spradlin and published by Walker Childrens. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1860, the first Pony Express rider set out on a trail from Missouri to California. With him, he carried a special delivery-the first mail ever carried by hand to the West. Over the next eleven days, he and many other riders would endure harsh weather, dangerous animals, and more, but nothing would diminish their unflagging determination and courage. Meticulously researched and gorgeously illustrated, Michael P. Spradlin and Layne Johnson's Off Like the Wind! brings to life an adventurous journey, full of suspense and excitement, that celebrates America's can-do attitude and pioneering spirit.
Download or read book The Pony Express written by Jean Kinney Williams and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2002-07 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colorful chapter in the history of the Old West Getting the mail to California Two months to get it ready The Pony Express is off! Adventure on the job Pony Express bows to telegraph line.
Download or read book The Pony Express written by Simone Payment and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2004-08-15 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the history of the Pony express mail delivery system, discussing why it was started, the beginning operations, and its final day of service.
Download or read book The Last Ride of the Pony Express written by Will Grant and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Spellbinding" (Douglas Preston) and "completely fascinating" (Elizabeth Letts), cowboy and journalist Will Grant takes us on an epic and authentic horseback journey into the modern West on an adventure of a lifetime. The Last Ride of the Pony Express boldly illuminates both our mythic fascination with the Pony Express, and how its spirit continues to this day. The Pony Express was a fast-horse frontier mail service that spanned the American West— the high, dry, and undeniably lonesome part of North America. While in operation during the 1860s, it carried letter mail on a blistering ten-day schedule between Missouri and San Francisco, running through a vast and mostly uninhabited wilderness. It covered a massive distance—akin to running horses between Madrid and Moscow— and to this day, the Pony Express is irrefutably the greatest display of American horsemanship to ever color the pages of a history book. Though the Pony Express has enjoyed a lot of traction over the years, among the authors that have attempted to encapsulate it, none have ever ridden it themselves. While most scholars would look for answers inside a library, Will Grant looks for his between the ears of a horse. Inspired by the likes of Mark Twain, Sir Richard Burton, and Horace Greeley, all of whom traveled throughout the developing West, Will Grant returned to his roots: he would ride the trail himself with his two horses, Chicken Fry and Badger, from one end to the other. Will Grant captures the spirit of the west in a way that few writers have. Along with rich encounters with the ranchers, farmers, historians, and businessmen who populate the trail, his exploits on horseback offer an intimate portrait of how the West has evolved from the rough and tumble 19th century to the present, and it’s written with such intimacy that you’ll feel as though you’re riding right alongside of him. Along the way, he fights off wild mustangs wanting to steal his horses in Utah, camps with Peruvian sheepherders in the mountains, and even spends three days riding under the Top Gun aviator school in Nevada, which are just a handful of extraordinary tales Will Grant unveils as he makes his way across the treacherous and, at times, thrilling landscape of the known and unknown American West. The Last Ride of the Pony Express is a uniquely tenacious tale of adventure by a native son of the West who defies most modern conveniences to compass some two thousand miles on horseback. The result is an unforgettable narrative that will forever change how you see the West, the Pony Express, and America as a whole.
Download or read book Galloping West with the Pony Express The Mail Must Go Through written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 22-book American Milestone series is featured as "Retailers Recommended Fabulous Products" in the August 2012 edition of Educational Dealer magazine. For 18 months in 1860 and 1861, the Pony Express performed one of the most amazing feats of the Old West. A group of daring young riders and fast horses delivered the mail over 1,800 miles-from Missouri to California-in just 10 days! Learn how they rode day and night to connect the West with the East. This book includes: Founders of the Pony Express Need for Mail Service Prime Ponies Pony Express Stations What's in that Mailbag? Famous Riders Takeover by the Telegraph Hands-on Activities Reproducible Activities Glossary Fascinating Facts Timeline And Lots More! The Pony Express is perhaps the most compelling story of America's "can do" spirit that shares not only the History of a still "wild and wooly" West but a prime example of the ingenuity and "stick-to-it" determination that built this country. Grab your saddle-and ride along with the Pony Express in the fun, informative, and "just can't put it down" book!
Download or read book A Thrilling and Truthful History of the Pony Express written by William Lightfoot Visscher and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pony Express written by KidCaps and published by BookCaps Study Guides. This book was released on 2016-05-23 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the Pony Express with all the dangers and adventure that was experienced by the very first mail carriers.
Download or read book The Pony Express written by Gary Jeffrey and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The famous Pony Express is presented to readers in a new, exciting way. The story of brave riders who often risked their lives to deliver much-needed mail is one that will keep readers entertained as they learn new facts about this period in American history. Readers discover the heroic journey taken in the Old West on the longest Pony Express ride, and they see all of the dangers and triumphs unfold before their eyes in thrilling graphic-novel form. Even reluctant readers will be captivated by this book’s accessible language, vivid drawings, and fast-paced storytelling.
Download or read book The Groundbreaking Pony Express written by Patricia Ryon Quiri and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jump on your horse, and prepare for an adventure. Deliver the mail along with the brave employees of the Pony Express as they face dangerous terrain, frightful weather, and hostile American Indians.
Download or read book Jack of the Pony Express Or The Young Rider of the Mountain Trails written by Frank V. Webster and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank V. Webster's 'Jack of the Pony Express; Or, The Young Rider of the Mountain Trails' is a riveting tale set in the Wild West during the era of the Pony Express. The book follows the adventures of Jack, a young rider who faces dangers and challenges as he delivers mail across treacherous mountain trails. Webster's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the rugged landscape and intense action sequences, making the reader feel as though they are right there alongside Jack. The novel captures the spirit of the frontier and the bravery of the Pony Express riders, providing a captivating glimpse into a bygone era of American history. Frank V. Webster was known for his prolific output of adventure stories for young readers, drawing inspiration from the exciting events of his time. His passion for storytelling and ability to create engaging narratives led him to write numerous popular books for children and teenagers. With 'Jack of the Pony Express', Webster skillfully combines history, adventure, and coming-of-age themes to create a compelling and educational read for readers of all ages. I highly recommend 'Jack of the Pony Express; Or, The Young Rider of the Mountain Trails' to anyone interested in historical fiction, young adult literature, or tales of courage and adventure. This book is a timeless classic that will transport you to the thrilling world of the Pony Express and leave you inspired by Jack's bravery and determination.
