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The Story of the Pony Express - Glenn D. Bradley
Introduction:
This is a well written account of the "Pony Express." The author emphasises the importance of "Pony Express" to the Union during the American Civil War. Includes accounts describing the exploits of Robert "Pony Bob" Haslam, and William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. This is my 21st Project Guttenberg title.

Preface

I - At A Nation's Crisis

II - Inception and Organization of the Pony Express

III - The First Trip and Triumph

IV - Operation, Equipment, and Business

V - California and the Secession Menace

VI - Riders and Famous Rides

VII - Anecdotes of the Trail and Honor Roll

VIII - Early Overland Mail Routes

IX - Passing of the Pony Express

Transportation and communication across the plains

"A whiz and a hail, and the swift phantom of the desert was gone."

DOC file for Palm (Project Guttenberg version)