Includes bibliographical references (page 71) and index.
Contents
Early Mail Routes -- How the pony came to be -- Opening Day -- The Route -- Riders and Famous Rides -- The Ponies -- Stations -- Indian War -- The End of the Line.
Summary
Surveys the history of the Pony express, from its creation at the time of the Gold Rush to its demise at the start of the Civil War. Includes profiles of famous riders.