S.L. Fashions

Illustrated Sketches of Death Valley and Other Borax Deserts of the Pacific

Description: This book takes readers on a fascinating journey to the heart of Death Valley, a region known for its harshness and deadly reputation. The author, through vivid descriptions and captivating storytelling, reveals the history of this unique landscape. The narrative unfolds the story of the valley's namesake, a tragic group of emigrants who perished in its desolate expanse in 1850, and the subsequent explorers and prospectors drawn to its rumored riches. Readers will be engrossed by the gripping tale of survival and hardship, the myths and legends surrounding the Gunsight lead, and the allure of a desert landscape both fearsome and captivating. The author's meticulous research and captivating prose breathe life into the history of Death Valley, revealing a region of paradoxes and wonders, a place where both life and death have played out in dramatic and unforeseen ways. This captivating narrative will transport readers to a world of adventure and hardship, offering a glimpse into the unforgiving yet mesmerizing beauty of the American West. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Original Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: America

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Intended Audience: Adults

Personalize: No

Inscribed: No

Ex Libris: No

Personalized: No

Signed: No

Type: textbook

Book Title: Illustrated Sketches of Death Valley and Other Borax Deserts of the Pacific Coast (Classic Reprint)

Number of Pages: 238 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Publication Year: 2015

Topic: General

Item Height: 0.5 in

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Travel

Item Weight: 11.4 Oz

Item Length: 9 in

Author: John R. Spears

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback

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