Jumat, 03 Maret 2017

Stagecoach to Yosemite: Robbery On the Road

The back-to-back robbery of two stages headed for California’s Yosemite Valley led to more than a few trials and tribulations. First described by members of an 1851 military expedition, central California’s awe-inspiring Yosemite Valley soon became one of the most popular natural attractions in the world, drawing visitors from far and wide. There to greet …

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