Publisher: R. R. Donnelley
& Sons Company / The Lakeside Press 1927
307 pgs -- Approx. size: 7 inches by 4.5 inches
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.
Very nice for its age. Dark green cloth with gold gilt pictorial of Native American in full headdress. Gilt lettering on spine and border outline. Small tear to upper spine edge. Slightly bumped corners. Spotless interior.
Please see photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks for looking.
307 pgs -- Approx. size: 7 inches by 4.5 inches
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.
Very nice for its age. Dark green cloth with gold gilt pictorial of Native American in full headdress. Gilt lettering on spine and border outline. Small tear to upper spine edge. Slightly bumped corners. Spotless interior.
Please see photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks for looking.
