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Manly, William Lewis, 1820-1903 |
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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
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Larry Mittell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Death Valley in '49" by William Lewis Manly is an autobiography written in the late 19th century that chronicles a pioneer’s experiences during the westward expansion of the United States. The book uniquely focuses on Manly's journey from his humble beginnings in the Green Mountains of Vermont to the hardships faced by a group of pioneers who ventured into California, detailing the struggles that led to the naming of Death Valley. The beginning of the narrative introduces readers to William Lewis Manly’s early life, depicting his upbringing in a tight-knit, agrarian family, rich with details about rural life in early 19th-century Vermont. As he recounts the events leading to a group of family's decision to migrate westward, Manly shares vivid memories of selling their farms, traveling with relatives, and the anticipation of starting anew in Ohio. As the story unfolds, hints of the challenges that will later be faced in Death Valley emerge, setting a tone of resilience and adventure that characterizes the experiences to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
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| Subject |
Overland journeys to the Pacific
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| Subject |
California -- Gold discoveries
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Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.) -- History
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| Subject |
Manly, William Lewis, 1820-
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Pioneers -- California -- Biography
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| Subject |
California -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12236 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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