Project Gutenberg 2023-12-24 Public domain in the USA. 160 Ellis, Edward Sylvester 1840 1916 Jayne, R. H. Ellis, E. S. (Edward Sylvester) Ellis, Edward S. (Edward Sylvester) Randolph, Geoffrey Hawthorne, R. M. LaSalle, Charles E. Adams, J. F. C. (James Fenimore Cooper) Adams, James Fenimore Cooper Adams, Capt. "Bruin" Muller, Billex Robins, Seelin Belknap, Boynton H. Belknap, B. H. (Boynton H.) Rodman, Emerson Hunter, Ned Lasalle, Chas. E. Emerson, Edwin Prittie, Edwin John 1879 1963 Prittie, Edwin J. (Edwin John) Prettie, Edwin J. Alden the Pony Express rider : $b or, Racing for life $aPhiladelphia :$bThe John C. Winston Company, $c1909. Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Alden the Pony Express Rider: or, Racing for Life" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Pony Express, a significant chapter in American history, and focuses on the experiences of young Alden Payne, who is eager to embark on an adventurous journey across the plains in search of fortune and excitement. As the novel unfolds, themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of frontier life are explored through Alden's interactions and challenges. The opening of the novel sets the stage during the excitement of April 16, 1860, when the Pony Express has just begun its operations. The townspeople of St. Joseph, Missouri, eagerly await the departure of the first rider, Alexander Carlyle. Alden and his friend Jethro Mix observe the event, feeling enthralled by the daring exploits of the riders and longing for their own adventure. However, they must first manage their responsibilities at home, which leads to a delay in their journey. Conflict soon arises when Alden engages in a quarrel with a stranger, highlighting his strong temper and the competitive spirit of youth that will characterize his adventures. Jethro adds a humorous contrast to Alden's intensity, setting the tone for their partnership as they anticipate the journey ahead. Through vivid descriptions and compelling characters, the foundation is laid for an engaging tale of life on the frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20180330190854ellis 1909 US Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Pony express -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 420656 2025-07-28T14:44:00.201537 text/html 396482 2023-12-24T18:51:01 text/html 886196 2025-07-28T14:44:08.216994 application/epub+zip 882512 2025-07-28T14:44:02.025498 application/epub+zip 517922 2025-07-28T14:44:01.079529 application/epub+zip 1758884 2025-07-28T14:44:12.598033 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1715797 2025-07-28T14:44:07.361993 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 374147 2025-07-28T14:43:59.144534 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 354275 2023-12-24T18:51:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17887 2025-07-28T14:44:12.765916 application/rdf+xml 21037 2025-07-28T14:44:01.326505 image/jpeg 3253 2025-07-28T14:44:01.199554 image/jpeg 880262 2025-07-28T14:44:00.255554 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia