Publication: Texas Western Press, 1983, El Paso
First edition. 8vo. Two-tone cloth covers, titles stamped in gilt on the front cover and in red on the spine, xii, 48 pp., preface, illustrated, map, notes. Laid-in is typed letter from noted historian Harwood P. Hinton to Beth Schneider, Librarian – Haley Library. congratulating her for her “excellent preface.”
Well-written study of early stagecoach operations, including biographies of many early operators. Includes Henry Skillman, David Wasson, George H. Giddings, James E. Birch, Butterfield's Overland Mail, etc. Fine bright copy without dust jacket, as issued.
Inventory Number: 54429