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100	1		_aBradley, Glenn D. _q(Glenn Danford), _d1884-1930
245	1	4	_aThe Story of the Pony Express
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508			_aProduced by David A. Schwan. HTML version by Al Haines.
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPony express
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4671
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