Simple & Deep

Pony Express

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Young, skinny, wiry fellas, not over 18 years old, willing to risk death, orphans preferred. This is the job description from the listing for the Pony Express. Regina has been researching and studying to bring us this episode about the Pony Express. Lynn is excited to hear about it, and you will be too. This episode is guaranteed to thrill and astonish you.

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Mentioned in this episode:

  • Student research credit: Tori Hoffman, Payton Pilarski, Grace Marshall, Nick Ford
  • Primary source book: The Pony Express: The History and Legacy of America’s Most Famous Mail Service (by Charles River Editors)
  • Additional sources: 
  • https://briankeithohara.blogspot.com/2013/02/billy-tate-pony-express-rider-and-hero.html
  • https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-russellmajorswaddell/
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