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Title: Stagecoach West
Publisher: Bison Books (1998), Edition: Revised, Illustrated, 342 pages
Publication Date: 1998
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0803282451
ISBN 13: 9780803282452
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Dimensions: 9 inches width by 6 inches height by 0.75 inches depth

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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.

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