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The Great Understander: True Life Story Of The Last Of The Wells Fargo Shotgun Express Messengers

The Great Understander: True Life Story Of The Last Of The Wells Fargo Shotgun Express Messengers

Walter, William W.

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ISBN10: 1258045311
ISBN13: 9781258045319
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 18 2011
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Great Understander is a non-fiction book that tells the true life story of the last of the Wells Fargo Shotgun Express Messengers, William W. Walter. The book provides a detailed account of Walter's experiences as a messenger for Wells Fargo during the late 1800s and early 1900s, transporting valuable goods and currency across the American West.The book offers a captivating look into the life of a Wells Fargo messenger, including the dangers and challenges they faced on a daily basis, such as robberies, attacks by Native American tribes, and treacherous weather conditions. The author also delves into the history of Wells Fargo and its role in shaping the American West.Through Walter's personal accounts and anecdotes, readers gain insight into the life of a Wells Fargo messenger, as well as the broader historical context of the American West during this time period. The book is written in a vivid and engaging style that brings the era to life for readers.Overall, The Great Understander is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the role of Wells Fargo in shaping the region, or the lives of those who worked as messengers during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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