Today In SCV History: April 6, 1820 - William Lewis Manly, Author Of 'Death Valley In '49' Born
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Today In SCV History: April 6, 1820
Today In SCV History: April 6, 1820 - William Lewis Manly, Author Of 'Death Valley In '49' Born
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Today In SCV History: April 6, 1820
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 04/06/2026 12:33pm
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History: April 6, 1820 — “Death Valley in ’49” Author William Lewis Manly Born**
William Lewis Manly, born April 6, 1820, in Vermont, became known for his firsthand account of surviving the perilous journey through Death Valley during the California Gold Rush. In 1849, Manly and a companion crossed the desert to seek rescue for a stranded group of emigrants, ultimately guiding many to safety. His book, *Death Valley in ’49*, remains a key historical record of the group’s struggle and endurance.
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