A Thrilling and Truthful History of The Pony Express or Blazing the Westward Way

This hardcover edition is in good condition, with a dust jacket that shows minor wear typical of library use. The book includes a stamp from the Public Library in Hooker, Oklahoma, indicating its ex-library status. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean, with no inscriptions or signatures.

A Thrilling and Truthful History of The Pony Express or Blazing the Westward Way by William Lightfoot Visscher is a 1946 hardcover edition published by The Charles T. Powner Co. in Chicago. This work offers a detailed account of the Pony Express, a pivotal element of American Westward expansion. Originally copyrighted in 1908 by E. L. Lomax, this edition provides a historical perspective on the challenges and triumphs of this legendary mail service. The book is copiously illustrated, enhancing its narrative with vivid imagery. Notably, this copy is marked as an ex-library edition from Hooker, Oklahoma. This edition is a valuable piece for collectors interested in American history and the development of communication across the vast American frontier. In good condition, the book retains its dust jacket, which shows minor wear, making it a worthy addition to any historical collection.