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Old West Stagecoach Travel.
- Source :
- American Cowboy; Aug/Sep2015, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p82-82, 1p, 6 Black and White Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The article offers information on several ways to help drivers overcome stagecoach travel with many hazards which include bandit attacks, nasty weather, and snoring passengers. It discusses the ability of the drivers to gauge the soundness of stagecoach's wheels by listening to the tones, employment of shotgun messengers to protect valuable freight, and use of whip work.
- Subjects :
- TRAVEL
STAGECOACHES
STAGECOACH robberies
STAGECOACH lines
MESSENGERS
WEATHER
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10793690
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- American Cowboy
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 103533757