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_aEllis, Edward Sylvester, _d1840-1916 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAlden the Pony Express rider |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-12-24 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Alden the Pony Express Rider: or, Racing for Life" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Pony Express, a significant chapter in American history, and focuses on the experiences of young Alden Payne, who is eager to embark on an adventurous journey across the plains in search of fortune and excitement. As the novel unfolds, themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of frontier life are explored through Alden's interactions and challenges. The opening of the novel sets the stage during the excitement of April 16, 1860, when the Pony Express has just begun its operations. The townspeople of St. Joseph, Missouri, eagerly await the departure of the first rider, Alexander Carlyle. Alden and his friend Jethro Mix observe the event, feeling enthralled by the daring exploits of the riders and longing for their own adventure. However, they must first manage their responsibilities at home, which leads to a delay in their journey. Conflict soon arises when Alden engages in a quarrel with a stranger, highlighting his strong temper and the competitive spirit of youth that will characterize his adventures. Jethro adds a humorous contrast to Alden's intensity, setting the tone for their partnership as they anticipate the journey ahead. Through vivid descriptions and compelling characters, the foundation is laid for an engaging tale of life on the frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cPhiladelphia: The John C. Winston Company, 1909 |
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| 653 | _aPony express -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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_aPrittie, Edwin John, _d1879-1963 |
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