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The Story of the Pony Express by Glenn D. Bradley

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The Story of the Pony Express

An Account of the Most Remarkable Mail Service Ever in Existence, and Its Place in History

by Glenn D. Bradley

Narrator Bobbie Frohman

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Length 2 hours 46 minutes

Language English

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The Pony Express was a swift mail service that was only active from April 1860 to October 1861. It was a crucial communication link between the East Coast and West Coast during a time when communication between Washington, DC, and Sacramento was helping establish California as a free state, as well as helping the Union factions gain strength just prior to the Civil War.

A series of relay stations was established with fresh horses so the rider could get fresh mounts all along the route. The riders simply changed mounts and rode as fast as possible—rarely stopping even to sleep or eat. It took immense courage and perseverance on the part of the riders and the relay station personnel, and the journey took about ten days through rough terrain, Indian massacres, ambushes, and brutal weather conditions over the Sierra.

History Language Nonfiction

Glenn D. Bradley (1884–1930) was born in Kinderhook, Michigan. He earned a PhD in history at the University of Michigan and taught history in various high schools. He later became an associate professor of history at Municipal University, Toledo, Ohio; and taught English at Michigan University. Among his works are the books Winning the Southwest: A Story of Conquest, The Story of the Pony Express, The Story of the Santa Fe, and Fort Meigs in the War of 1812.

Bobbie Frohman, a third generation Californian, was raised in a large extended family, the niece of cowboys. Early on she developed a deep love of animals, training her dogs to perform with her at dog shows, and as a competitive barrel racer with her beloved horse, Lucky.