Caroline Starr Rose

Learn about Nellie Bly's and Elizabeth Bisland's race to circle the globe alone.

According to legend, Will Cody (later known as America's greatest showman, Buffalo Bill) rode for the Pony Express at the age of fourteen. His most famous ride, recounted in this lyrical verse story, covered 322 miles, required 21 horses, and took over 21 hours to complete.