Orphans Preferred: The Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend of the Pony Express
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Author Christopher Corbett spoke about his book "Orphans Preferred: The Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend of the Pony Express" on October 8, 2011 at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. Corbett explains why we remember the Pony Express in the way that we do an how the story is intertwined with myth, legends, exaggeration, and the occasional whopper. You can find out more about the Pony Express at: https://postalmuseum.si.edu/topics/pony-express We'd love to know what you think of this video. Find us on Facebook or Twitter (@PostalMuseum)!
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53 min 20 sec
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