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The Saga of the Pony Express by J. J. Dicerto, Joseph J. Di Certo is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Saga of the Pony Express about?
<p>Though the transcontinental mail-by-suicide-rider service only lasted 18 months, it has become an icon of American mythology. Di Certo describes the social and political context of its rise, the details of its operation, and the causes for its demise. A film version is in planning. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR</p> <h3>KLIATT</h3> <p>The Pony Express, a rapid relay mail service from Missouri to California, looms large in the American psyche, but actually existed for less than two years, from April 1860 to October 1861. It came to an end as the overland telegraph service finally linked the eastern and western portions of the United States. It may not have lasted much beyond that time anyway, as its business managers were overextended. (Does this sound familiar?) Until 1860 mail was delivered from the West Coast to Middle America and back by stagecoach, and took about 20 days to reach its destination. The Pony Express, utilizing horses and riders, cut that time by 10 days. At St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California, the mail was packed into a mochilla, a light saddle with a pouch at each corner. The horses were chosen for speed and stamina. The expert riders,
Who reads The Saga of the Pony Express?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- J. J. Dicerto, Joseph J. Di Certo
- Publisher
- Mountain Press Publishing Company, Incorporated
- Published
- 2002
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780878424542
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Social Science, Fiction, Linguistics
- Rating
- 3.7 / 5 (30 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14