Across Death Valley

Author : Mary Barmeyer O'Brien
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780762755943

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Across Death Valley by Mary Barmeyer O'Brien Pdf

Across Death Valley tells the remarkable story of one woman's brave struggle to keep her family alive during one of the most arduous and dramatic episodes in the history of Western migration. A riveting narrative by a writer known for her books on pioneers, Across Death Valley is a fictionalized account based on the true story of the legendary journey that Juliet Wells Brier, her husband, and their three sons undertook during the Gold Rush from Salt Lake City to the settlement of Los Angeles. Departing Salt Lake City via wagon train, the Briers had been promised an easy trip along the well-traveled Old Spanish Trail to California. But, after several agonizing weeks, some of the families—the Briers included—broke off from the main group to continue on an unmapped shortcut. As hardships mounted they splintered into smaller groups until, finally, the Briers were traveling alone. Their chosen route led directly into Death Valley—eventually, on foot. Diminutive Julia piggybacked her youngest son even when she was near death from thirst and exhaustion. Rich in compelling detail, Across Death Valley is an unforgettable tale of courage, love, and hope.

Author : T. Scott Bryan,Betty Tucker-Bryan
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781457188589

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The Explorer's Guide to Death Valley National Park, Third Edition by T. Scott Bryan,Betty Tucker-Bryan Pdf

Originally published in 1995, soon after Death Valley National Park became the fifty-third park in the US park system, The Explorer's Guide to Death Valley National Park was the first complete guidebook available for this spectacular area. Now in its third edition, this is still the only book that includes all aspects of the park. Much more than just a guidebook, it covers the park's cultural history, botany and zoology, hiking and biking opportunities, and more. Information is provided for all of Death Valley's visitors, from first-time travelers just learning about the area to those who are returning for in-depth explorations. The book includes updated point-to-point logs for every road within and around the park, as well as more accurate maps than those in any other publication. With extensive input from National Park Service resource management, law enforcement, and interpretive personnel, as well as a thorough bibliography for suggested reading, The Explorer's Guide to Death Valley National Park, Third Edition is the most up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive guide available for this national treasure.

Author : William Caruthers
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547618331

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Loafing Along Death Valley Trails by William Caruthers Pdf

"Loafing Along Death Valley Trails: A Personal Narrative of People and Places" by William Caruthers is a captivating journey through the rugged landscapes of Death Valley, California. Caruthers, through vivid storytelling, shares his personal experiences and encounters with the unique individuals who inhabited this harsh environment. His narrative not only provides historical insights into the region but also captures the resilience of those who called Death Valley home. This book is a delightful blend of adventure, history, and personal anecdotes, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the American West and its colorful past.

Author : Chris Cander
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780525654681

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The Weight of a Piano by Chris Cander Pdf

USA TODAY BESTSELLER In 1962, in the Soviet Union, eight-year-old Katya is bequeathed what will become the love of her life: a Blüthner piano, on which she discovers an enrichening passion for music. Yet after she marries, her husband insists the family emigrate to America—and loses her piano in the process. In 2012, in Bakersfield, California, twenty-six-year-old Clara Lundy is burdened by the last gift her father gave her before he and her mother died in a terrible house fire: a Blüthner upright she has never learned to play. Now a talented and independent auto mechanic, Clara’s career is put on hold when she breaks her hand trying to move the piano, and in sudden frustration she decides to sell it. Only in discovering the identity of the buyer—and the secret history of her piano—will Clara be set free to live the life of her choosing.

Author : Cory Reese
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1987711580

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Into the Furnace by Cory Reese Pdf

When life turns up the heat, you have two choices. You can bend and break, or you can step boldly into the furnace and let your soul catch fire. Into The Furnace explores the inner workings of bravery, hope, and passion. These themes are framed against the backdrop of the Badwater Ultramarathon - a 135 mile race across the hottest place on the planet, Death Valley. Cory Reese has walked into the furnace. He has faced adversity, both in running and in life. His book captures the essence of what it means to suffer, what it means to persevere, and ultimately, what it means to create a life of clarity and purpose.

Author : Kathleen Duey,Karen A. Bale
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481431262

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Death Valley by Kathleen Duey,Karen A. Bale Pdf

A brother and sister struggle to survive the rigors of Death Valley after their wagon breaks an axle and they set out alone to find help for their stranded family and injured father.

Author : Michel Digonnet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0965917835

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Hiking Death Valley by Michel Digonnet Pdf

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Author : Gale Straub
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781452167671

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She Explores by Gale Straub Pdf

For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

Author : Richard E. Lingenfelter
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1988-01-11
Category : History
ISBN : 0520908880

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Death Valley and the Amargosa by Richard E. Lingenfelter Pdf

This is the history of Death Valley, where that bitter stream the Amargosa dies. It embraces the whole basin of the Amargosa from the Panamints to the Spring Mountains, from the Palmettos to the Avawatz. And it spans a century from the earliest recollections and the oldest records to that day in 1933 when much of the valley was finally set aside as a National Monument. This is the story of an illusory land, of the people it attracted and of the dreams and delusions they pursued-the story of the metals in its mountains and the salts in its sinks, of its desiccating heat and its revitalizing springs, and of all the riches of its scenery and lore-the story of Indians and horse thieves, lost argonauts and lost mine hunters, prospectors and promoters, miners and millionaires, stockholders and stock sharps, homesteaders and hermits, writers and tourists. But mostly this is the story of the illusions-the illusions of a shortcut to the gold diggings that lured the forty-niners, of inescapable deadliness that hung in the name they left behind, of lost bonanzas that grew out of the few nuggets they found, of immeasurable riches spread by hopeful prospectors and calculating con men, and of impenetrable mysteries concocted by the likes of Scotty. These and many lesser illusions are the heart of its history.

Author : William Caruthers
Publisher : Litres
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785040584703

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Loafing Along Death Valley Trails by William Caruthers Pdf

Author : Stefanie Payne,Jonathan Irish
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 069292678X

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A Year in the National Parks by Stefanie Payne,Jonathan Irish Pdf

On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.

Author : William Caruthers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.)
ISBN : LCCN:61002660

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Loafing Along Death Valley Trails by William Caruthers Pdf

Author : Robert Phillip Sharp,Allen F. Glazner
Publisher : Mountain Press Publishing
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Geology
ISBN : 0878423621

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Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley by Robert Phillip Sharp,Allen F. Glazner Pdf

Eastern California boasts the greatest dryland relief in the contiguous United States, offering a rich variety of environments and spectacular geology. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley provides an on-the-ground look at the processes sculpting the terrain in this land of extremes for everyone interested in how the earth works.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Farcountry Press
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2004-06
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1560372958

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Death Valley National Park Impressions by Anonim Pdf

Welcome to Death Valley, California-the largest national park in the lower 48 states, the driest and hottest place in North America, and the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. Photographer Eric Wunrow presents a hot portfolio of this land of geological and climatological extremes, along with relics of those who tried to survive it.

Author : Richard E. Lingenfelter
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520063563

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Death Valley and the Amargosa by Richard E. Lingenfelter Pdf

This is the history of Death Valley, where that bitter stream the Amargosa dies. It embraces the whole basin of the Amargosa from the Panamints to the Spring Mountains, from the Palmettos to the Avawatz. And it spans a century from the earliest recollections and the oldest records to that day in 1933 when much of the valley was finally set aside as a National Monument. This is the story of an illusory land, of the people it attracted and of the dreams and delusions they pursued-the story of the metals in its mountains and the salts in its sinks, of its desiccating heat and its revitalizing springs, and of all the riches of its scenery and lore-the story of Indians and horse thieves, lost argonauts and lost mine hunters, prospectors and promoters, miners and millionaires, stockholders and stock sharps, homesteaders and hermits, writers and tourists. But mostly this is the story of the illusions-the illusions of a shortcut to the gold diggings that lured the forty-niners, of inescapable deadliness that hung in the name they left behind, of lost bonanzas that grew out of the few nuggets they found, of immeasurable riches spread by hopeful prospectors and calculating con men, and of impenetrable mysteries concocted by the likes of Scotty. These and many lesser illusions are the heart of its history.