History of the West with Sam Payne: Pony Boy

Download or read book History of the West with Sam Payne: Pony Boy written by Cody Assmann and published by . This book was released on 2021-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summer of 1860 finds Sam Payne shoveling horse manure at the lonely Pony Express station at Mud Springs. Although dutiful in his work, Sam can't help but admire the daring Pony riders as they carry mail bound for far off places. The winds of change soon blow, and Sam gets his chance to climb in the saddle. Fast horses, hard riding, and lonely miles accompany the work, but Sam sets out to prove he is an able Pony Boy. Although he finds quick success, an unexpected turn of events soon sets Sam on a journey he never anticipated. Traversing the lonely plains, Sam is put through a physical test that pushes him past his limits and straight into unexpected dangers. Along the way, he'll come face-to-face with the reality of how deadly the plains are to a man afoot.History of the West with Sam Payne: Pony Boy is the second book in the Sam Payne series. Like other books in the History of the West series, Pony Boy tells realistic stories of the American West that are both exciting and historically accurate. Whether you are looking for an absorbing story, or want to learn more about history, Pony Boy is the book for you. Like other books in the History of the West series, Pony Boy contains questions, activities, and video extensions to learn more about the frontier as you read. By the end of this book, you'll not only have read a great story, but you'll also get the chance to learn some frontier skills along the way.