01982cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000051001122450034001632640051001973000047002483360026002953370026003213380036003475000031003835080061004145201084004755340045015596530017016048560042016219990017016634671UtSlPG20260610133129.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aHE1 aBradley, Glenn D.q(Glenn Danford),d1884-193014aThe Story of the Pony Express 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-11-01  aProduced by David A. Schwan.  HTML version by Al Haines.  a"The Story of the Pony Express" by Glenn D. Bradley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the fascinating narrative of the Pony Express, focusing on its inception, operations, and significance during a critical period in American history, particularly relating to the Civil War.  The opening of the book sets the stage for the Pony Express's role in bridging the communication gap between the East and West during a time of national crisis. It outlines the challenges faced by the Express, including geographical barriers and the looming threat of the secession of states. Notably, the author emphasizes the urgency for rapid communication as tensions rose before the Civil War, showcasing the Pony Express as not only a transportation service but also a vital link for maintaining unity in a divided nation. The narrative hints at tales of bravery and endurance as it moves beyond mere logistics, highlighting human sacrifices behind the swift delivery of mail across treacherous terrains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPony express40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4671  c46716d46716