Pony Express

by Fred Reinfeld

This authentic account of the establishment of the first rapid-communications system between East and West is packed with adventure and real-life heroes—Bob Haslam, who rode unharmed through an ambush of thirty Paiute Indians; Jack Keetley, Warren Upson, and the most famous rider of all, Buffalo Bill Cody. It is a rousing chronicle of the Old West, when danger and excitement marked each galloping trip across the two thousand miles of mountains, plains, and deserts that separated St. Joseph and San Francisco.

135 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[MKF · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've had this book on my shelf for years and many times set it in the donate pile before rescuing it. I am actually glad I kept it because it was a short read and very good. I actually learned a lot and not just about the Pony Express but about America around that time the express existed.

[M.J. Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this authentic account of the first rapid-transit system for sending mail and messages from the Atlantic Coast to California. It is recommended for anyone interested in the Wild West.

[William Hubbartt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A concise look at the people and historical events that affected this short lived but significant element in US history.

[Marie S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a nice introduction. I didn't know a lot about the Pony Express and I learn all that I wanted to learn. I might pick another more in-depth book about this great adventure, but I'm set for now.
I was afraid the book would treat the Indians in a very bad way, but I was surprised to find a nuanced portrayal.