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The Role the Pony Express Played in the Shipping Industry

Posted by L. Mower on May 25, 2018 8:00:00 AM

 

How did we ship products without the internet? Before digital media did the work for us, we had to do the work ourselves, and this often involved using our equine companions to assist in our efforts. While we couldn't ship internationally with horses, we certainly made leaps and bounds forward with domestic shipping during the mid-1800's. One of the flagship transportation services, despite its short lifespan, became one of the most recognized mail delivery services in history.

The Pony Express

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Topics: Fun Shipping History, Domestic Shipping