Death Valley In '49 cover

Death Valley In '49

by William Lewis Manly

William Lewis Manly recounts his treacherous journey with John Rogers out of Death Valley to get help for the rest of their group, including women and children, after they were stranded while attempting a shortcut to California's goldfields.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?