This book tells the story of the first discovery of Death Valley by white men and the many people who followed seeking gold, silver, borates or plain adventure. The story begins with pioneers in the California Gold Rush era and continues through the time Death Valley became a national monument .
Language
English
Pages
166
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Atheneum
Release
May 10, 1971
Ground Afire: The Story of the Death Valley National Monument
This book tells the story of the first discovery of Death Valley by white men and the many people who followed seeking gold, silver, borates or plain adventure. The story begins with pioneers in the California Gold Rush era and continues through the time Death Valley became a national monument .