 | Hubert Howe Bancroft - 1891 - 748 strani
...trip across the continent. The little fellow looked all unaware of his famous future. Two little heads adorned his head-stall ; from the pommel of his saddle...Overland Pony Express. The broad saddle, wooden stirrups with immense flappers to guard the rider's feet, and the girth that knows no buckle, were of the sort... | |
 | Hubert Howe Bancroft - 1891 - 702 strani
...the Alta Telegraph company's office — the pioneer pony of the famous express which to-day begins its first trip across the continent. The little fellow...looked all unaware of his famous future. Two little heads adorned his head-stall ; from the pommel of his saddle hung on each side a bag lettered Overland... | |
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From 1 o'clock till the hour of our going to press, a clean-limbed, hardy little nankeen-colored pony stood at the door of the Alta Telegraph Company's office — the pioneer pony of the famous express which to-day begins its first trip across the continent.... 