Death Valley in '49 - Softcover

Manly, William Lewis

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ISBN 10: 0912494239 ISBN 13: 9780912494234

Publisher: Chalfant Pr, 1977

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In the winter of 1849, William Lewis Manly, a pioneer immigrant to California, and his companions blundered into Death Valley as they turned south from the Rockies in search of a quicker route to the gold fields. The group was stranded, and Manly and another man set out on foot to find help. Fourteen days later they wandered into Mission San Fernando. They returned to their companions with supplies and brought them out of Death Valley to safety. Encouraged by his friends, Manly wrote his remarkable story, detailing his journey and rescue mission.

With an introduction by noted historian Patricia Limerick and freshly edited, indexed, and annotated in an unusually handsome edition, Death Valley in '49 is both an important book--central to our understanding of early California--and, with its compelling narrative, a joy to read.

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About the Author:

Miner, rancher, adventurer William Lewis Manly lived through the Gold Rush and the opening of the American west and wrote a personal account, so that These events would never be forgotten.

Review:

''This inspiring, true account of a struggle to achieve greater opportunity will appeal to historians and general readers alike. It will both enlighten and renew your faith in humanity.'' --Tulsa World

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