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They're Off!: The Story of the Pony Express
They're Off The Story of the Pony Express Author:Cheryl Harness In 1860, with North and South about to be divided by war, East and West were united through an extraordinary venture -- the Pony Express. Over the course of ten days in April, eighty riders and five hundred horses delivered mail between California and Missouri -- a mission that took three weeks by stagecoach. — Although it existed for only a year... more » and a half, the Pony Express remains a legendary chapter in American history and a symbol of the bold, adventurous character of the Old West. The spirit of the brave riders and their ponies is captured perfectly in Cheryl Harness's lively, brightly illustrated, and information-filled account.« less
Lots of info. Interesting illustrations. A bit flowery in their descriptions and overall tone...'daring young men', but a good overview of the Pony Express with lots of details as well.