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HISTORY

Thompson, Gare

Riding with the Mail: The Story of the Pony Express

40 pp. | National | October, 2007 | Library ISBN 978-1-4263-0192-6 $17.90

(3) K-3 National Geographic History Chapters series. After an introduction sets the historical scene, this engaging volume provides a comprehensive introduction to the rise and fall of America's first postal service, the Pony Express. Issues explored include the challenging terrain, weather, unanticipated dangers, and emerging technologies. Archival photographs (including those on the striking endpapers), maps, and "Did You Know?" sidebars extend the text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale