Entertaining while being full of details of historical moments in the history of the American West. If you want to know what really happened at the fight at the O. K. Corral, read Fradkin's version. He also provides a detailed explanation of the development and history of the Pony Express.

The book follows the history of Wells Fargo from stagecoach and express company to the first company to develop and use refrigeration rail cars to move fresh fruits and vegetables across the Continent. Wells Fargo's survival as a very successful bank today is also chronicled. A wonderful and readable book. ( )