Death Valley in '49 / Important chapter of California pioneer history. 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 band of men, women and children who gave "Death Valley" its name

Name: Death Valley in '49 / Important chapter of California pioneer history. 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 band of men, women and children who gave "Death Valley" its name
Author: William Lewis Manly

By William Lewis Manly

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A first-person pioneer memoir traces upbringing in the northeastern United States, restless westward migration, and repeated frontier journeys in search of gold. It narrates a desperate desert crossing in which a mixed party of families and men endure starvation, death, and arduous travel until two men set out on foot to obtain help and return with relief, followed by a difficult overland trek to settlements. Later chapters recount life at coastal towns, missions and mining camps, frontier incidents, and reflections on pioneer character and community.

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William Lewis Manly

William Lewis Manly was an American pioneer and author, best known for his autobiography, "Death Valley in '49." In this work, he recounts his journey from a modest upbringing in the Green Mountains to the treacherous gold mines of California during the mid-19th century. Manly's narrative provides a vivid account of the hardships faced by early settlers, particularly the group that endured the harrowing experiences that led to the naming of Death Valley. His firsthand perspective offers valuable insights into the challenges and resilience of those who sought fortune in the American West.

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