Orphans Preferred - The Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend of the Pony Express
Entry/Object ID
L9999.999.1228
Description
Orphans Preferred is a different type of book about the Pony Express. It explores the myths, tales and long-obscured truths of the Pony Express. He deals with what is known about the Pony Express and how there are various opinions. He also looks at the historiography of the Pony Express and evaluates the historians of the past. Much is spent on Buffalo Bill and his role in the growth of the legend surrounding the Pony Express. Excellent book. Only a few errors. Author did research in St. Joseph.
270/Hardbound/Photographs.