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Stagecoach West Paperback – Illustrated, September 1, 1998

by Ralph Moody (Author), Mark L. Gardner (Introduction)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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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.
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  1. Print length
    342 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Bison Books
  4. Publication date
    September 1, 1998
  5. Dimensions
    6.07 x 0.76 x 9.08 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0803282451
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0803282452
  8. Lexile measure
    1480L
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"The two decades between the California gold rush and the golden-spike ceremony in Utah comprised the golden age of stagecoaching in America. Around this sure-fire theme Ralph Moody has woven an accurate and colorful tapestry."—Journal of American History

"Step aboard [Moody’s] coach and take a rollicking ride through prime Americana."—Mark L. Gardner, from the introduction

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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bison Books; Illustrated edition (September 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0803282451
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0803282452
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1480L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.07 x 0.76 x 9.08 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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GK
5.0 out of 5 stars super interesting, horsepower???? (the good ol days, dont ask the horses).
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022
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Well written. Having driven horses around a butterfield stage coach stop (tourist business), this is WAY more to it, than the tourists thought (them good old days, despite the story how long that route took).
GREAT READ even for non horse people.
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CatMom
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2021
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My husband is really enjoying this title; another good book by a much loved author!
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A Florida Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Too much on the financials and politics, not enough on the actual experience
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2013
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The book was well written and the style readable. Unfortunately, it was too focused on the politics and the financials of the various stagecoach companies and not enough on the actual stagecoach experience.
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Leona VanLeeuwen
5.0 out of 5 stars Why isn't this in the History Books of school
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018
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We love to read Ralph Moody books. This one is different in that it has detailed facts and history of our postal system and much more.
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Charlotte J. Magee
5.0 out of 5 stars but is for the fine works by this author
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2014
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This review is not particularly for Stagecoach West, but is for the fine works by this author. Although the Little Britches series of 7 books by this author is primarily for young people, I found it fascinating as a senior citizen. This author is excellent - I highly recommend him.
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Waldo
3.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
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Doris J. Stanford
5.0 out of 5 stars "Stagecoach West" -- History Come Alive
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2007
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I'm having a wonderful time with this book! Ralph Moody does a great job of bringing the period of the Western stagecoach to life. He puts flesh on the bones of the historical names of that period, complete with the "warts" that characterized so many of them. Not just a dry, date-quoting tome, this book is a "must-read" for anyone who wants to learn more about the development of the West in the 1800's.
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D. Andrew Burr
5.0 out of 5 stars WELL-RESEARCHED
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2017
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A well-researched book - giving a good insight into what is otherwise a romanticised subject
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