1860 – 1861
The Pony Express was a fast mail service that operated from 1860 to 1861, carrying letters and news across the United States. Riders on horseback traveled a dangerous route from Missouri to California, braving harsh weather, rough terrain, and the threat of attacks. Though it only lasted 18 months, the Pony Express became a symbol of the American frontier spirit and the drive to connect the nation, paving the way for more advanced communication methods like the telegraph. You can find more books about westward expansion here.
They’re Off! : The Story of the Pony Express
Lively overview of the Pony Express
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Off Like the Wind! The First Ride of the Pony Express
Exciting picture book about the first Pony Express ride
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Jimmy Spoon and the Pony Express
Novel about a boy riding on the Pony Express
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Hoofbeats of Danger
Novel about a girl solving a mystery at a Pony Express station
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Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express
Accessible story about Buffalo Bill’s time riding for the Pony Express
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