Death Valley in 1849: Important Chapter of California Pioneer History (Classics of the Old West)

Manly, William Lewis

ISBN 10: 080944027X / ISBN 13: 9780809440276

Published by Time-Life Books (edition ), 1982

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It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 080944027X-11-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Death Valley in 1849: Important Chapter of California Pioneer History (Classics of the Old West)
• Publisher: Time-Life Books (edition )
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080944027X
• ISBN 13: 9780809440276
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Leather Bound Time-Life Books (1983). This is the detailed and devastating account of the sufferings of the party of emigrants who gave Death Valley its name. Persuaded by the leader of another wagon train to try a shortcut to southern California, the emigrants got lost in the barren, arid valley. After splitting into small groups, most of the party died of thirst, hunger, or exhaustion. William Manly, however, lived up to his name, and survived the ordeal to write this autobiography, which also describes conditions in California during the 1849 Gold Rush.