"Alden - Courier of the Pony Express, or the Race for Life" is an exciting American western novel written by Edward Sylvester Ellis. The book tells the story of a young courier on a postal service horse who goes on a dangerous route to save a person's life. A sense of speed, danger and tension intertwine on the pages of this exciting adventure story. Achieving his goal, Alden not only defeats enemies and road trials, but also proves his own bravery and dedication. "Alden - the courier of the Pony Express, or the Race for Life" is a book that fascinates the reader from the first lines and does not let go until the last page.