Publisher's Synopsis
Saddles And Spurs: The Pony Express Saga is a historical non-fiction book written by Raymond W. Settle. The book tells the story of the Pony Express, a legendary mail delivery service that operated in the American West during the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Pony Express, including its inception, operation, and eventual demise. Settle explores the various challenges and obstacles that the Pony Express faced, including harsh weather conditions, hostile Native American tribes, and the competition from the telegraph. The book also includes stories of the riders who risked their lives to deliver the mail, as well as the entrepreneurs who founded and ran the service. Overall, Saddles And Spurs: The Pony Express Saga is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the pioneering spirit that drove its development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
