STAGECOACH WEST

Moody, Ralph. (Gardner, Mark L. Introduction. )

ISBN 10: 0803282451 / ISBN 13: 9780803282452

Published by University of Nebraska / Bison, 1987

About this Item

Paperback; a few small ink marks to bibliography, ink note to endpaper; otherwise good in faded card covers. ; A comprehensive history of stagecoaching west of the Missouri. Illustrated; +xipp. ; 341 pages.

Seller Inventory # 77396

Bibliographic Details

• Title: STAGECOACH WEST
• Publisher: University of Nebraska / Bison
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803282451
• ISBN 13: 9780803282452
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Stagecoach West is a comprehensive history of stagecoaching west of the Missouri. Starting with the evolution of overland passenger transportation, Moody moves on to paint a lively and informative picture of western stagecoaching, from its early short runs through its rise with the gold rush, its zenith of 1858–68, and beyond. Its story is one of grand rivalries, political chicanery, and gaudy publicity stunts, traders, fortune hunters, outlaws, courageous drivers, and indefatigable detectives. We meet colorful characters such as Charlie Parkhurst, a stagecoach driver who took an amazing secret to his death: “he” was actually a woman. Using contemporary accounts, illustrations, maps, and photographs to flesh out his narrative, Moody creates one of the most important accounts of transportation history to date.

About the Author

Ralph Moody is best known for his eight Little Britches books, which have delighted three generations of readers.

 

Introducer Mark L. Gardner is the author of Brothers on the Santa Fe and Chihuahua Trails and Wagons for the Santa Fe Trade.