Showing results for "Ponies" in World

Join us as we delve into the captivating tale of the Pony Express, a vital mail route established to bridge the eastern U.S. with the burgeoning west coast after Californias gold rush. This podcast explores the origins of the Pony Express, its remarkable journey, and the myriad challenges it faced. Discover fascinating anecdotes, key figures, and the statistics that reveal the impact of this short-lived yet pivotal service that played a crucial role in the settlement of the American frontier. (Introduction by Roger Melin)

Dive into the captivating world of Charles A. Siringo, an American lawman, detective, and pioneering figure for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After embarking on numerous cattle drives, Siringo traded in his saddle for a quieter life in Caldwell, Kansas, where he married in 1884 and opened a merchant business. It was here that he penned his groundbreaking work, A Texas Cowboy; Or Fifteen Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony. This remarkable book, published to widespread acclaim, offers an authentic glimpse into the life of a cowboy ...

Every lazy trope started as an innovation. This is that story.Will Sattelberg brings you the journey behind the cliches we know by heart in this series from Dog and Pony Show Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Brushwood (Scam School, Modern Rogue, Scam Nation) brings you the hidden stories behind the most audacious con jobs, swindles and heists in history. Email the show at Worlds Greatest Con at Gmail dot comSupport us directly at Patreon dot com slash Greatest Con Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.