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The Pony Express was a solution to that problem, though it was a short-lived one. It was in operation for just 18 months, and in that time it became a legend of the American West. The romantic image of a lone rider, facing and triumphing over the dangers posed by vast distances, inclement weather, hostile Indians, and roving bandits is part of Western mythology. In truth, it was a massive undertaking, a business that ultimately failed when it proved massively unprofitable. Still, it is fondly remembered as part of American history as an attempt to overcome the imposing geography of the continent because what’s more American than charging head-first into a bad idea and refusing to admit you’re wrong?
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https://www.ponyexpress.org/copy-of-quick-facts
https://westernhorseman.com/culture/the-pony-express-paradox-2/
https://www.nps.gov/poex/learn/historyculture/the-first-ride.htm#:~:text=The%20Pony%20Express%20was%20set,was%2010%20miles%20per%20hour.
https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2018/jan/09/pony-express-defines-american-spirit/
https://nationalponyexpress.org/report/story-2014-06-16_164900/
https://blog.optimalship.com/the-role-the-pony-express-played-in-the-shipping-industry
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It's only lasted a year and a half. Not much to talk about.
R Kelly punching the air that they took his company name
Wait wait wait…WHERE’S SIMON (no hate to Eric)
No, the great and living God isn't Cthulhu, Eric. He's the great and dreaming Old One. 😁
I bet P-tolomy had a Pony Express.
Michael Collins Irish rebel leader 1920s
Humorously written with attention to detail
Do one on Joe Biden.
The negative graphics of child labor! The dumba## people that push modern laziness of precious children into history irritates me. Children often did not attend school, but helped parents and other adults to live. Children grew up faster. Calling the pony Express a failure is idiotic. Not impressed by your negative take on history.
I used to be a tour guide at the home of one of the men who ran the Pony Express. I have also been to St Joseph where it started.
Thanks.
Expressing the PP
That 14 year old with a revolver taking out 7 is impressive. It’s insane to compare what literal children had to go through compared to today.
Who is Carl and why are you thanking him at about 3:23? Or did you mean Karl? I really am wondering. Did I miss something obvious?
The images at 1:58 are NOT those of a stagecoach. Those are covered or Conestoga wagons used by settlers migrating west.
Thanks for the video
"…in a series of deals involving bribes, kickbacks, and other extra-legal magi nations. The history of the American West is rife with corrupt contractual arrangements, bribes, and other such activities happily endorsed by some of the politicians of the day."
-"The more things change, the more they stay the same." -Snake (John Carpenter's "Escape from L.A.")
Anybody who wants to learn more should visit the Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph MO. It is in the original stables. Each year they do a reenactment of the PE send-off.
"The Great and Living God. Do they mean Cthulhu?" Laughed out loud at that one. I love Cthulhu and cosmic horror.
Yay, child labor!
Great subject. Love, from Albuquerque.
12:40 so the reason they wouldnt leave behind the Bible is in case they died on route and had to be buried quickly far from their home and home church. Because of this the riders would have a Bible with them so that whoever found their body could read from the Bible and give them a proper burial as it was believed failing to do so would cause your soul to be condemned to purgatory. Thankyou for Bible Ranch camp for that story. Is it true? Who the heck knows? (besides God 😉😉)
Excellent video! Thank you.
HP Lovecraft was my muse and time-distant hero. I wrote several stories and dark poetry under his influence. (Never published.) I'll be looking up your work, sir.
St Joseph native here. Its the "pay-T" house
I feel like nobody but him calls him Cosmic Horror Madman. And boy does he love to
From 1866 until 1889, the Pony Express logo was used by stagecoach and freight company Wells Fargo, which provided secure mail service. Wells Fargo used the Pony Express logo for its guard and armored-car services. The logo continued to be used when other companies took over the security business into the 1990s. Since 2001, the Pony Express logo is no longer used for security businesses, since the business has been sold.
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Why is the only thing I want to comment about in this video is the presenter’s obviously dyed hair and his widow’s peak?
Nikolaus Road
What a weird business model
Was their plan to become a government contractor and just get bailed out?
Smug mockery of religion is unnecessary, just provide facts about the tooic.
I assume comments are read from the producers so here we go.
I watched every single video on biographics, today I learned, and a few other channels. Biographics has a special place in my heart. Anytime I am sick, Nyquil and Bipgraphics are there for me. That said, I am back after trying to watch a few times and want to offer feedback without the "OMG wheres Simon" as I am aware of what went on.
Thumbnail Graphics: The style has changed a few times since the changes. However, the most recent one is very unappealing. "Dont judge a book by its cover" should be in effect but online it plays a big part. Idk who has made changes but loved the old format.
Biographies: After the transition, it seems as though we have alot less interesting subjects. I loved that there was anything from war lords to authors to athletes. I would highly suggest going back to whatever manner it was you used to select subjects.
The Host: I honestly like this most recent host and didnt mind the last one either. However, I feel as though the timing and the subject matter really limits whoever is goingnto be hosting. Pacing with simon with chapters etc. Made the content easy to follow. Also, their needs to be time edits for the chapters for people who go back and reference the information.
I hope this helps and I will be looking out for any good content.
You probably shouldn't make a video of a subject if you hate it…. geez, you're pretentious
You lay on the cynicism and lame obtuse jokes thick. Really annoying. I'm going to go look for a serious history channel now. That is all.
Carl slayed 😂
When did they get a difference host ?
i used to live on the pony express when I was a child living in California in the city of Camino the pony express is history they are proud of
Great video! 🏇📬 The Pony Express was truly remarkable. Thanks for the awesome insight! 🌟
Where's Simon?