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Author : Frank V. Webster
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)
Download or read book Jack of the Pony Express, Or, The Young Rider of the Mountain Trails written by Frank V. Webster and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Frank V. Webster
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781407648590
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (485 download)
Download or read book Jack of the Pony Express written by Frank V. Webster and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack of the Pony Express By Frank V. Webster
Author : Frank V. Webster
Publisher : 1st World Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1421811367
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (218 download)
Download or read book Jack of the Pony Express written by Frank V. Webster and published by 1st World Publishing. This book was released on 2005-09-20 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - "Your father is a little late to-night, isn't he Jack?" "Yes, Mrs. Watson, he should have been here a half-hour ago, and he would, too, if he had ridden Sunger instead of his own horse." "You think a lot of that pony of yours, don't you, Jack?" and a motherly-looking woman came to the doorway of a small cottage and peered up the mountain trail, which ran in front of the building. Out on the trail itself stood a tall, bronzed lad, who was, in fact, about seventeen years of age, but whose robust frame and athletic build made him appear several years older. "Yes, Mrs. Watson," the boy answered with a smile, "I do think a lot of Sunger, and he's worth it, too." "Yes, I guess he is. And he can travel swiftly, too. My goodness! The way you sometimes clatter past my house makes me think you'll sure have an accident. Sometimes I'm so nervous I can't look at you."
Author : Frank V Webster
Publisher : Double 9 Books
ISBN 13 : 9789362202093
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Jack Of The Pony Express Or, The Young Rider Of The Mountain Trails written by Frank V Webster and published by Double 9 Books. This book was released on 2024-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jack of the Pony Express: Or, The Young Rider of the Mountain Trails" by Frank V. Webster is a thrilling adventure novel that falls within the genre of historical fiction. Set against the backdrop of the American West during the era of the Pony Express, this captivating tale follows the journey of Jack, a courageous young rider tasked with delivering mail along treacherous mountain trails. Webster's narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions and authentic detail, immersing readers in the rugged landscapes and daring exploits of the Pony Express riders. Through Jack's eyes, readers experience the excitement of high-speed rides, the danger of hostile terrain, and the camaraderie of fellow riders. As Jack faces the challenges of his perilous mission, he learns valuable lessons about courage, perseverance, and loyalty. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, from fellow riders to Native American guides, each contributing to the rich tapestry of his adventure. "Jack of the Pony Express" is a timeless tale of bravery and determination that captures the spirit of the American frontier. With its blend of action, suspense, and heartwarming moments, it is sure to captivate readers of all ages and stand as a testament to Webster's skill as a storyteller.
Author : Frank V. Webster
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781535582247
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (822 download)
Download or read book Jack of the Pony Express written by Frank V. Webster and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-31 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank V. Webster was one of the early 20th century's most prolific authors of kids adventure books and Westerns, but that was due in large part to the fact that Frank V. Webster was actually many authors. Using Webster's name as a pseudonym, the Stratemeyer Syndicate published a number of books tailor made for boys, and they are still popular today.
Author : Webster Frank V
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781318789580
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (895 download)
Download or read book Jack of the Pony Express; Or, the Young Rider of the Mountain Trails written by Webster Frank V and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author : Frank V. Webster
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781500535797
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (357 download)
Download or read book Jack of the Pony Express; Or, the Young Rider of the Mountain Trails written by Frank V. Webster and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-18 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Your father is a little late to-night, isn't he Jack?" "Yes, Mrs. Watson, he should have been here a half-hour ago, and he would, too, if he had ridden Sunger instead of his own horse." "You think a lot of that pony of yours, don't you, Jack?" and a motherly-looking woman came to the doorway of a small cottage and peered up the mountain trail, which ran in front of the building. Out on the trail itself stood a tall, bronzed lad, who was, in fact, about seventeen years of age, but whose robust frame and athletic build made him appear several years older. "Yes, Mrs. Watson," the boy answered with a smile, "I do think a lot of Sunger, and he's worth it, too." "Yes, I guess he is. And he can travel swiftly, too. My goodness! The way you sometimes clatter past my house makes me think you'll sure have an accident. Sometimes I'm so nervous I can't look at you."
Author : Raging Bull Publishing
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781520918075
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Jack of the Pony Express (Annotated) written by Raging Bull Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-24 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1915, this new Raging Bull Edition contains the original text as well as background articles including:- Frank V Webster - A Stratemeyer Pseudonym - Frank V Webster - A Bibliography- Pulp Fiction - Cheap Magazines, Gripping Stories Jack of the Pony Express A young rider on a pony express catches robbers using his wisdom and courage. VISIT WWW.RAGINGBULLPUBLISHING.COM AND DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE WESTERN STARTER LIBRARY
Author : Ralph Moody
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 9780803235984
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (359 download)
Download or read book Riders of the Pony Express written by Ralph Moody and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1958-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the eighteen-month operation of the Pony Express, explaining why and how it was created, describing the challenges faced by riders, and discussing.
Author : Harriet Cade
Publisher : Robert Hale Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0719821193
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (198 download)
Download or read book Pony Express written by Harriet Cade and published by Robert Hale Ltd. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When fifteen-year-old Jack Taylor is offered a job with the newly formed Pony Express Company, it looks as though he will be able to rescue his family from the financial problems which are troubling them. However, he injures his ankle, and it is likely his job will fall through. His twin sister, Beth, decides to ride in his place; this is the story of the only girl to ever ride for the Pony Express.
Author : Jim DeFelice
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062496794
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (624 download)
Download or read book West Like Lightning written by Jim DeFelice and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western Writers of America Spur Awards Finalist, Best Western Historical Nonfiction "A GROUNDBREAKING WORK. ... The first comprehensive history of the legendary transcontinental experiment in mail delivery in sixty years." —True West "This rollicking account of the daring enterprise known as the Pony Express brings its era and its legendary characters to life." —San Francisco Chronicle The new definitive history of the Pony Express by the #1 bestselling coauthor of American Sniper, illustrated with 50 images On the eve of the Civil War, three American businessmen launched an audacious plan to create a financial empire by transforming communications across the hostile territory between the nation’s two coasts. In the process, they created one of the most enduring icons of the American West: the Pony Express. Daring young men with colorful names like “Bronco Charlie” and “Sawed-Off Jim” galloped at speed over a vast and unforgiving landscape, etching an irresistible tale that passed into myth almost instantly. Equally an improbable success and a business disaster, the Pony Express came and went in just eighteen months, but not before uniting and captivating a nation on the brink of being torn apart. Jim DeFelice’s brilliantly entertaining West Like Lightning is the first major history of the Pony Express to put its birth, life, and legacy into the full context of the American story. The Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company—or “Pony Express,” as it came to be known—was part of a plan by William Russell, Alexander Majors, and William Waddell to create the next American Express, a transportation and financial juggernaut that already dominated commerce back east. All that stood in their way were almost two thousand miles of uninhabited desert, ice-capped mountains, oceanic plains roamed by Indian tribes, whitewater-choked rivers, and harsh, unsettled wilderness. The Pony used a relay system of courageous horseback riders to ferry mail halfway across a continent in just ten days. The challenges the riders faced were enormous, yet the Pony Express succeeded, delivering thousands of letters at record speed. The service instantly became the most direct means of communication between the eastern United States and its far western territories, helping to firmly connect them to the Union. Populated with cast of characters including Abraham Lincoln (news of whose electoral victory the Express delivered to California), Wild Bill Hickock, Buffalo Bill Cody (who fed the legend of the Express in his Wild West Show), and Mark Twain (who celebrated the riders in Roughing It), West Like Lightning masterfully traces the development of the Pony Express and follows it from its start in St. Joseph, Missouri—the edge of the civilized world—west to Sacramento, the capital of California, then booming from the gold rush. Jim DeFelice, who traveled the Pony’s route in his research, plumbs the legends, myths, and surprising truth of the service, exploring its lasting relevance today as a symbol of American enterprise, audacity, and daring.
Author : Henry James Forman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Pony Express written by Henry James Forman and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the circumstances under which the Pony Express was founded, how it was organized, the rough territory and general hardships faced by the riders, and the tecgnological innovation that ended it.
Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781542469081
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (69 download)
Download or read book The Pony Express written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-11 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. *Explains the route of the Pony Express and accounts from Pony Express riders. *Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading. "I, [name], do hereby swear, before the Great and Living God, that during my engagement, and while I am an employee of Russell, Majors, and Waddell, I will, under no circumstances, use profane language, that I will drink no intoxicating liquors, that I will not quarrel or fight with any other employee of the firm, and that in every respect I will conduct myself honestly, be faithful to my duties, and so direct all my acts as to win the confidence of my employers, so help me God." - The oath taken by Pony Express riders Although it was only in operation for about 18 months, the Pony Express remains the most famous and romanticized mailing system in American history, and it still instantly brings to mind all of the old themes of the untamed frontier and the Wild West. Starting shortly before the Civil War erupted across the United States, the Pony Express connected the east and west by having riders deliver mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California, a route setup by previous explorations and a system of relay stations and waypoints. When working in perfect unison, the Pony Express dramatically cut down the time it took to travel to California, with the mail traveling nearly 1,900 miles to California just 10 days after the beginning of the journey in Missouri. Naturally, the Pony Express also ran from west to east as well. Of course, part of the allure of the Pony Express is in the way it challenged riders and horses, which ties it to Americans' fond visions of the frontier as an untamed landscape that only the most pioneering and rugged individuals could survive. At the same time, the Pony Express needed small riders to reduce the weight being carried by the horses; Mark Twain described the Pony Express riders he saw as "usually a little bit of a man." To get from St. Joseph to Sacramento, riders would generally switch horses every 10 miles at a new stop, and riders traveled at all hours of the day, sometimes riding 20 straight hours to reach the destination on time. Riders typically traveled over 70 miles a day, working in tough conditions and not necessarily safe ones, given the fact that the routes forced them to contend with bandits and potentially hostile Native Americans nearby. The most notable disruption came during the Paiute War, when members of the Paiute tribe attacked Pony Express outposts, but it would ultimately be technological advances that made the Pony Express obsolete. The advent of telegraph lines in the early 1860s eventually made communication between east and west much faster, easier, and safe. The Pony Express: The History and Legacy of America's Most Famous Mail Service comprehensively examines the history of the Pony Express from beginning to end, explaining how it operated and who worked for it. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Pony Express like never before, in no time at all.
Author : Cari Meister
Publisher : Viking Juvenile
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book My Pony Jack at Riding Lessons written by Cari Meister and published by Viking Juvenile. This book was released on 2005 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lacy's riding lesson with Annie, her instructor, begins with getting the tack and ends with brushing her pony, Jack.
Author : Will Grant
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316422304
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)
Download or read book The Last Ride of the Pony Express written by Will Grant and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Spellbinding" (Douglas Preston) and "completely fascinating" (Elizabeth Letts), cowboy and journalist Will Grant takes us on an epic and authentic horseback journey into the modern West on an adventure of a lifetime. The Last Ride of the Pony Express boldly illuminates both our mythic fascination with the Pony Express, and how its spirit continues to this day. The Pony Express was a fast-horse frontier mail service that spanned the American West— the high, dry, and undeniably lonesome part of North America. While in operation during the 1860s, it carried letter mail on a blistering ten-day schedule between Missouri and San Francisco, running through a vast and mostly uninhabited wilderness. It covered a massive distance—akin to running horses between Madrid and Moscow— and to this day, the Pony Express is irrefutably the greatest display of American horsemanship to ever color the pages of a history book. Though the Pony Express has enjoyed a lot of traction over the years, among the authors that have attempted to encapsulate it, none have ever ridden it themselves. While most scholars would look for answers inside a library, Will Grant looks for his between the ears of a horse. Inspired by the likes of Mark Twain, Sir Richard Burton, and Horace Greeley, all of whom traveled throughout the developing West, Will Grant returned to his roots: he would ride the trail himself with his two horses, Chicken Fry and Badger, from one end to the other. Will Grant captures the spirit of the west in a way that few writers have. Along with rich encounters with the ranchers, farmers, historians, and businessmen who populate the trail, his exploits on horseback offer an intimate portrait of how the West has evolved from the rough and tumble 19th century to the present, and it’s written with such intimacy that you’ll feel as though you’re riding right alongside of him. Along the way, he fights off wild mustangs wanting to steal his horses in Utah, camps with Peruvian sheepherders in the mountains, and even spends three days riding under the Top Gun aviator school in Nevada, which are just a handful of extraordinary tales Will Grant unveils as he makes his way across the treacherous and, at times, thrilling landscape of the known and unknown American West. The Last Ride of the Pony Express is a uniquely tenacious tale of adventure by a native son of the West who defies most modern conveniences to compass some two thousand miles on horseback. The result is an unforgettable narrative that will forever change how you see the West, the Pony Express, and America as a whole.
Author : Fred Reinfeld
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 9780803257863
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (578 download)
Download or read book Pony Express written by Fred Reinfeld and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1973-01-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the exciting days when such men as Buffalo Bill Cody and Warren Upson risked hazardous conditions as riders for America's first cross-country mail system.
Author : Steven Kroll
Publisher : Scholastic Reference
ISBN 13 : 9780590202398
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (23 download)
Download or read book Pony Express! written by Steven Kroll and published by Scholastic Reference. This book was released on 1996 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the first Pony Express ride captures the spirit of the California Gold Rush and places the modern mail service in an entirely new perspective with a mini-museum of the Post Office that details pre-Pony Express activities.
