The Pony Express Goes Through: An American Saga Told by Its Heroes

This copy shows signs of library use, with typical markings and stamps from its time in a school library. The cover exhibits wear, particularly at the edges and corners, and there is visible tape residue on the spine. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book is fully readable, though the absence of a dust jacket leaves the hardcover exposed to further handling marks.

"The Pony Express Goes Through: An American Saga Told by Its Heroes" by Howard R. Driggs, Ph.D., is a detailed historical account published by J. B. Lippincott Company in 1935. This seventeenth impression edition is a testament to the enduring interest in the legendary Pony Express, captured through the words of those who lived it. Illustrated by William H. Jackson, the book features both color and black-and-white illustrations that enhance the narrative. Driggs, a Professor of English Education at New York University, provides an authoritative voice on this pivotal chapter in American history. While this edition is not a first, its multiple impressions indicate its popularity and continued relevance. The book's focus on the Pony Express offers readers insight into the challenges and triumphs of early American communication and expansion. This copy is ex-library, with markings indicating its previous home in a school library, adding a layer of historical provenance.