Death Valley in '49: An Important Chapter of California Pioneer History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162636849)

""Death Valley in '49: An Important Chapter of California Pioneer History"" is a historical account written by William Lewis Manly that details the harrowing journey of a group of pioneers who set out to cross Death Valley in 1849 during the California Gold Rush. The book is divided into two parts: the first part provides a detailed description of the journey, including the challenges they faced and the hardships they endured, while the second part offers a more general history of the California Gold Rush and the pioneers who made the journey westward. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of California, the Gold Rush, or the experiences of early pioneers in the American West. It is also an engaging and well-written account that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of those who helped shape the history of the United States.1894. Illustrated by Alson Clark. The autobiography of a pioneer, detailing his life from a humble home in the Green Mountains to the gold mines of California and particularly reciting the sufferings of the bank of men, women and children who gave Death Valley its name. Manly's narrative stands out among the many written of the days of �������49 for several reasons. In the first place, Manly's book is one of the most vivid because it tells the most poignant experience of any of the adventures. It is one of the enduring tales of human heroism. Next to the tale itself comes the heroic figure of the man who tells the tale-the story of the tragedy of which he was, himself, a part. Among his companions, men and women of the Death Valley party, Manly is the outstanding figure, not that he strives to so distinguish himself, but because the facts make him so.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Lewis Manly
ISBN-10: 116263684X
ISBN-13: 9781162636849
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 568
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.15d