Henry William Bigler: Soldier, Gold Miner, Missionary, Chronicler, 1815-1900

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Utah State University Press, 1998 - California - 208 pages
Henry Bigler was a common man, who during his life, gained momentary fame only because he accurately dated the 1848 discovery of gold by James Marshall at Sutter's Mill. He observed or participated in other significant events in the story of the West, always keeping a record.

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The Making of a Mormon 183638
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On the Forge 183945
13
Marching to the Pacific 184648
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