Death Valley in '49
By: William Lewis Manly ; edited by LeRoy and Jean Johnson ; introduction by Patricia Nelson Limerick.
Contributors: Johnson, LeRoy, 1937-; Johnson, Jean, 1937-
Series: A California legacy book
Publisher: Santa Clara University; Heyday Books
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Santa Clara, Calif; Berkeley
Language: eng
Number of pages: 379
Subjects: Manly, William Lewis, b. 1820.; Overland journeys to the Pacific.; Pioneers -- California -- Biography.; Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.) -- History.; California -- Gold discoveries.; California -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Description: William Lewis Manly recounts his treacherous journey with John Rogers out of Death Valley to get help for the rest of their group, including women and children, after they were stranded while attempting a shortcut to California's goldfields.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 367) and index.
Originally published: San Jose, Calif. : Pacific Tree and Vine Co., 1894.