The Pony Express: Bringing Mail to the American West
Book Description
From April 1860 to October 1861, the mail service known as the Pony Express operated between Saint Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. Cross-country mail delivery that used to take three weeks was reduced to 10 days. At its height, 80 riders weighing no more than 125 pounds each and 400 to 500 horses carried the mail overland to 100 stations averaging 25 miles apart. Despite the hazards ... More
Book Information
Publisher | Chelsea House Publishers |
Binding | Kindle Edition (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 138 |
ISBN-10 | B00D2PLX2E |
Publication Date | 01/31/2009 |
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