overland stage
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of overland stage
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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The earliest overland stage line to Great Salt Lake was established by Hockaday and Liggett.
From The Paths of Inland Commerce; a chronicle of trail, road, and waterway by Hulbert, Archer Butler
His pilot brother had the funds, and upon being appointed "private" secretary, agreed to pay both passages on the overland stage, which would bear them across the great plains from St. Jo to Carson City.
From Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 1 (1835-1866) by Paine, Albert Bigelow
The first overland stage between Santa Fe and Independence was started in May, 1849.
From The Story of the Pony Express by Bradley, Glenn D. (Glenn Danford)
The golden era of the overland stage business was from 1858 to 1866.
From The Story of the Pony Express by Bradley, Glenn D. (Glenn Danford)
And the driver of the overland stage finished his journey and deposited the treasure into the hands that it was intended for.
From The Aventures of Buffalo Bill by Cody, Col. William F.
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