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The Pony Express
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Learn about the legendary documented journey of the Pony Express riders who rode for scores of miles with bandits on their tails just to deliver mail, including Billy Fisher who rode 380 miles without relief, capturing the hearts of people despite the service lasting only 18 months.

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Billy Fisher's documented journey of 380 miles without relief highlights the admirable and perilous work of horseback mail carriers during the Wild West era, who risked their lives to deliver mail even with bandits on their tails for up to 18 months at a time.
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Wild West
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Billy Fisher's documented journey of 380 miles without relief highlights the admirable and perilous work of horseback mail carriers during the Wild West era, who risked their lives to deliver mail even with bandits on their tails for up to 18 months at a time.

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The Pony Express
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