Name/Title
Story of the Pony ExpressEntry/Object ID
L1997.1.49Description
The Story of the Pony Express is edited by Waddell T. Smith, a great grandson of William Waddell. Smith combines the work of Glenn D. Bradley, The Story of the Pony Express and a piece published in April, 1959 by the Utah State Historical Society, The Pony Express, Heroic Effort--Tragic End into one volume for the centennial year of the Pony Express. The books includes discussion of the inception and organization of the Pony Express and the first trip of the Pony Express riders. It also includes a chapter about the riders and famous rides, as well as, anecdotes of the trail. It includes a bibliography and index. This book is signed by William T. Smith. It is one of nine hundred copies 1969
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Pony expressSearch Terms
Pony Express, Overland Mail Routes, Poems--Pony Express, Pony Express Centennial, California--Secession, Trails, Russell, Majors & WaddellBook Details
Author
Waddell T. SmithPlace Published
City
San RafaelState/Province
CaliforniaDate Published
1964Publication Language
EnglishCall No.
PonyExpress SMLCCN
60-9982Notes
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William H. RussellPerson or Organization
Majors, AlexanderPerson or Organization
Waddell, William B.Person or Organization
Johnnie FreyPerson or Organization
William JamesPerson or Organization
Jim MooreRelated Events
Event
1960 Pony Express Centennial