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    What occupation, comprised mainly of men without families, was popular until the late 19th century but is quite rare now?

    Question #98572. Asked by topgrandma. (Aug 14 08 10:38 AM)


    talentedone

    		The Pony Express.

    Orphans were desirable over riders who had a family. The Pony express only lasted 19 months and was a business failure.

    http://www.ci.st-joseph.mo.us/history/ponyexpress.cfm

    There is a possibility some of the riders were women.

    http://www.xphomestation.com/faq.html#FEMALE

    Go ladies!

    Aug 14 08, 2:26 PM
    edmund80

    		I've always wanted to ride across the country. Actually saw this on the History Channel a couple of months ago.

    http://www.angergymnasium.jena.de/wiki/index.php/The_Pony_Express

    Aug 14 08, 2:29 PM

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