Wonderhussy has a way of telling a story which is so entertaining the time just flies right by. It was a fun way of educating the uneducated on the subject.
I find it far too snarky, even racist. The Indians did not live there year-round, but later, whites did. They were there for mining and borax recovery. And then there was Death Valley Scotty. In 1985, I was given special permission to visit a former homestead by a spring not far from Furnace Creek. It had 3,000 hunting blinds made of piled-up rocks that the Shoshone used for ambushing mountain sheep as they came down from the heights to get water. Death Valley is nice in the winter, but hell in the summer. I don't believe any "Native American" ever transvered the valley floor in the summer. Why should they have?
This Docu-Drama was so good I could feel what the gold-seeking explorers had gone through via Sarah Jane's excellent story-telling. Well done little one - well done!
Another amazing story Sarah and you tell it so well. A hundred years from now there will be someone telling your story about this amazing young woman who traveled the desert telling of its past and on a cool night you can still hear her and if lucky can see her wondering around. 🤔 Love ya, old Kenny
My cousins husband is a professional Story Teller. He is hired by schools, corporations, and park services mostly. He studies, investigates, and local areas and the derives a story, usually an hour to 2 hours long depending on the story and amount of data found. I think you have that quality to tell great stories thru TH-cam. Great job! and keep it up missy.
Gosh I soooo LOVE your desert histories!! I'm Swiss and even share them with my 84 year old Mum, because she understands your english so well (not speaking too quickly)! This was very interesting and now I finally got the story from the 49ers... I heard this term once in a while but now can picture it completely, thank you so much for that!
What an education you bring to us. Future generations that study the great Southwest will have your videos to thank for providing perspective and narrative to a beautiful and dangerous piece of the country. You have an amazing talent for storytelling and making the past come alive!
This narration by Wonderhussy is one of the best I’ve ever heard. She gives just the right emphasis to add color and editorial comments to the descriptions. Her elocution is incredibly good.
This is Better than Anything I have seen anywhere about Death Valley! Thanks! Your presentation is Perfect! Informative, interesting, Spellbinding! You make us Feel like we are there!
A couple of years ago on a Jeep trip around Death Valley we went over "Rogers" pass. At the top of the pass is a metal sign describing this trip. Amazing to be at a 7,160 ft. pass that Rogers and Manly passed through on foot. I later read the book "Death Valley in 49". Amazing story of courage and survival. Wonder Hussey at her finest.
Beautiful storytellin' skills, really engaging narrative that I thoroughly enjoyed. Video and images nicely brought back to life those historic experiences of the settlers.
For thousands of years there was virtually no technological progress all the way to the western migration in the US. Man still traveled no faster than a horse as he had done for centuries. But that all rapidly changed with the invention of the steam engine followed quickly by the internal combustion engine, electricity, and the industrial revolution.. An amazing transformation in life occurred in the following years with airplanes and the interstate highway system which makes travel today easy as can be. If those poor people in the wagon trains could see it now they’d be stunned beyond belief.
"Death Valley in '49" Great book. Read it as a kid in the days when "Jeremiah Johnson" was in the theaters. Always thought "Death Valley in '49" would make a good movie.
I've said it once, twice maybe three times you are the best storyteller I've ever heard. That was so damn awesome sad for the families but the way you spoke to it sound like we were there too. My boys and I just went there two weeks ago for a boys trip, and we went to all these places unbelievable thank you hussy👊🏻
You are really good at what you do, that's for sure. Watch and enjoy every week. You are a very cool story teller. Thanks for all you do. Love from Oregon 🏞️⛰️🌻
Really enjoyed the video. Just subscribed. Am a 72 year old female who earlier this month camped solo (except for my dog)in my tent for 8 nights in death Valley. Will be watching your videos and your attitude. Loved the history .Keep it up.
I knew about this story. I read about it originally in a super good book called Men To Match My Mountains by Erving Stone. I highly recommend that book. Sarah Jane, this is by far your best video. If you can figure out a way to do more of these historical videos, and edit and produce it as well as you did this one, you are going to rise to the top of TH-camrs. You really scripted this well, and you stayed on script (no wandering off in other brain excursions). Thank you for this video. It's really good, and I'm going to watch it again. I'm going to forward this video to a fair number of people. 5 stars!
Your a good history teacher. I think that focusing on a different history lecture each week instead of having to come up with so many interesting road trips might be something to think about. (History teacher here).
I love your well researched historical travels. My boys and I traveled from Tioga pass through death valley to Vegas on July 4, 1986 with no air conditioning and thought we would melt. That was just one day, let alone several months.
When you really dig down and research history, I bet here are hundreds of tragic fascinating stories to tell, this is certainly one of them. Thank you for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️
Not only do you bring us interesting accounts of what happened in the past, you have a real talent for telling these stories so well. We never miss any of your vids and this one was one of our favorites!. Well done, Wonderhussy!
Wonderhussy. Me and my gal Angie watch you all the time. Could use a shout out for all the fans who have Rheumatoid arthritis. A horrible disease. Your the best
It's amazing that the most common emotion among those early pioneers was pure hubris. It speaks volumes to how resilient human beings can be even when it becomes patently obvious we're dead wrong. Great video-Sarah! You've done your homework well.
i love that you not only research and document so many stories of history but the way you do all alone writer producer narrator camera person transportation and logistics you lady... do it all so well... i really can't get enough .. keep them coming Wonderhussy we know you will..
Love your history lessons! You are a wonderful teller. Thank you for all your research and your actual visiting of the sites. It makes it real, very real.
I've been watching your videos for quite some time I always enjoy them. However this time you took it up a notch this one came out very professional 👏 👌 Thank you for doing what you do and doing it well.
Awesome storytelling, Sarah Jane!!! I wish you had dragged this out over three or four episodes, as you did for the Donner Party. Seriously, this tale would be worth every minute. These were some hardy-assed travelers; experiences just don't happen like this anymore. Their diary deserves the telling.
You're a gifted story teller. Thank you. Exquisite preparation and research coupled with animated delivery make for a riveting tale. Can't wait for you to share your talents again.
I sure wish you had been my history teacher. Mine was so dry and boring I thought I hated history! Sounds like the mule was the hero. You are an amazing story teller. Thank you!
They're all right, Sara. You aren't reading a script. Great dialogue, extemporaneous and animated. Post production is the icing on your cakes. Easy to like!!!
Well done WH! As an old Nevadan, (Northern) I am ashamed to have never learned the story about Death Valley's origins but assumed what transpired at that time.
I was really feeling this one, Wonderhuss. This story hits me hard right in the feels - what bleak lives for these shortcutters. This is one of your best told stories 😢
Wonderhussy, 25 years ago when you were an art student, would ever had believed you would be a great content creator. Always great storyline. Love it Sarah Jane!
That was downright excellent story telling. Someone should nominate this for excellent platform content. Neatly packaged, excellent editing and compelling from start to finish. Well done Sarah aka Wonderhussy.
Outstanding storytelling WH, and very professionally done!. I picked up 'Death Valley in '49' after you mentioned it in a video months ago and it's the most fascinating insight into the westward migration I've ever read. Nice job bringing it back to life in your excellent video. William Lewis Manly is a man to be measured against, and few today would measure up.
You do exactly awesome job researching for your videos. I appreciate the time and effort you devote to each video. I believe that is partly why you have so many subscribers to your channel. Expect for your BEAUTIFUL SELF , that hypnotizes mostly the male’s on this planet.
Girl. You are a very good story teller. I can imagen you setting around the camp fire and everyone siting listening very intently to every word. good video. Thanks again.
Best story ever. I think I have heard parts of it before. But I loved your history story. We who live now, have strong ancestors of one kind or another. Gratefulness. Inner strength. Hope.
As a kid western movies were the staple of entertainment...Roy Rodgers, Gene Autry, Hopalong Cassidy, John Wayne for a few. There were black white movies of the pioneers crossing Death Valley , made about 1940... to ...1950.... very accurate hardships ...not suitable for today's audience. Early 50 's the was a TV series called " Death Valley Days" about a 20 mule team that pulled a Borax wagon from the mine to many adventures with the "Old Ranger" who maybe was Walter Brennan. Lots of history to see out there! This was a fantastic historical video...very excellent...! The views were stunning too ! Thanks !
Greetings 🤩 from Atlanta 🏆 awesome video idea! Never wondered, but now I gosta know 🌹 Thank you bunches 💐 for all the goodness that you do 🕊 PEACE 💜 BLESSINGS 👼
Great story telling! I loved this one. Plus I go through Death Valley all the time on the way to vegas and night sky photography. Who knew! I will never look at it the same. Thank you for such great awareness on what these settlers went through. I'll be sharing this one for sure!
What an unimaginable Journey to find a better life. I praise them for going as far as each of them did. God bless them and the ones who didn’t make it , may they Rest In Peace 🙏🏼
Sarah, Great story of Death Valley. You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge that you share and of course "You" are being "Yourself". I enjoy your personality and sense of humor along with great smile. Thank You taking me on adventures and journeys I would never have experienced. "LUV YA"
Wonderhussy is like that cool high school teacher that made education fun and entertaining. ✌🏼
She should honestly think about it but I bet she makes more streaming! 😂
Wonderhussy has a way of telling a story which is so entertaining the time just flies right by. It was a fun way of educating
the uneducated on the subject.
Well done! I’m a retired history teacher. If was still teaching, I would use this video in class!
Another true compliment!
I was thinking she could have been a teacher. We studied this in California history.
The Most Horrible voice I have ever heard....Sarah take some voice lessons to get rid of that "Nails on a Blackboard Voice".
I didn't enjoy history at all when I was at school. Now I realize why
I find it far too snarky, even racist. The Indians did not live there year-round, but later, whites did. They were there for mining and borax recovery. And then there was Death Valley Scotty. In 1985, I was given special permission to visit a former homestead by a spring not far from Furnace Creek. It had 3,000 hunting blinds made of piled-up rocks that the Shoshone used for ambushing mountain sheep as they came down from the heights to get water. Death Valley is nice in the winter, but hell in the summer. I don't believe any "Native American" ever transvered the valley floor in the summer. Why should they have?
This Docu-Drama was so good I could feel what the gold-seeking explorers had gone through via Sarah Jane's excellent story-telling. Well done little one - well done!
She’s almost to 200k again. She lost some Furries awhile back but she kept plugging away doing her thing, bowing down to nobody, or nobodies?
Another amazing story Sarah and you tell it so well. A hundred years from now there will be someone telling your story about this amazing young woman who traveled the desert telling of its past and on a cool night you can still hear her and if lucky can see her wondering around. 🤔 Love ya, old Kenny
This is a truly worshipful comment and well deserved!
My cousins husband is a professional Story Teller. He is hired by schools, corporations, and park services mostly. He studies, investigates, and local areas and the derives a story, usually an hour to 2 hours long depending on the story and amount of data found. I think you have that quality to tell great stories thru TH-cam. Great job! and keep it up missy.
Gosh I soooo LOVE your desert histories!! I'm Swiss and even share them with my 84 year old Mum, because she understands your english so well (not speaking too quickly)! This was very interesting and now I finally got the story from the 49ers... I heard this term once in a while but now can picture it completely, thank you so much for that!
You're becoming quite the filmography Wonder. Keep em coming.
I have to say, this one is PBS worthy. Great Job!
You're going to give Ken Burns a run for his documentary crown! These are my favorites in your stable of vlogs. Thx
She's good but will never equal Ken Burns.
@@rs2143 she is hot. Would love to see her with silly glasses off
What an education you bring to us. Future generations that study the great Southwest will have your videos to thank for providing perspective and narrative to a beautiful and dangerous piece of the country. You have an amazing talent for storytelling and making the past come alive!
This narration by Wonderhussy is one of the best I’ve ever heard. She gives just the right emphasis to add color and editorial comments to the descriptions. Her elocution is incredibly good.
This is Better than Anything I have seen anywhere about Death Valley! Thanks! Your presentation is Perfect! Informative, interesting, Spellbinding! You make us Feel like we are there!
Are you Heull's brother?
I agree; it’s perfect.
Sarah, you are the The Queen of the Desert Storytellers!
Keep it up, you only get better and better!
A couple of years ago on a Jeep trip around Death Valley we went over "Rogers" pass. At the top of the pass is a metal sign describing this trip. Amazing to be at a 7,160 ft. pass that Rogers and Manly passed through on foot. I later read the book "Death Valley in 49". Amazing story of courage and survival.
Wonder Hussey at her finest.
Beautiful storytellin' skills, really engaging narrative that I thoroughly enjoyed. Video and images nicely brought back to life those historic experiences of the settlers.
Excellent history of Death Valley, Thank you Sarah ! 💖💝
Yes I agree great story telling skills
a true masterpiece, and sooooo well researched and presented, you rock girl :)
Adore you Sarah love the adventures and the stories!! The Ambassadoress of the desert.
Great sobriquet!
For thousands of years there was virtually no technological progress all the way to the western migration in the US. Man still traveled no faster than a horse as he had done for centuries. But that all rapidly changed with the invention of the steam engine followed quickly by the internal combustion engine, electricity, and the industrial revolution.. An amazing transformation in life occurred in the following years with airplanes and the interstate highway system which makes travel today easy as can be. If those poor people in the wagon trains could see it now they’d be stunned beyond belief.
"Death Valley in '49" Great book. Read it as a kid in the days when "Jeremiah Johnson" was in the theaters. Always thought "Death Valley in '49" would make a good movie.
Yep. Spotted it right off.
And now 173 years later
Jeremiah Johnson excellent movie i caught it at the theater on release too..an updated version of both would be awsome .
I have read the book twice. I agree to a movie.
Oooooooo, I love your history videos, Sarah! Thank you for all your work!
A bitter sweet story told by the only one who could so well. Thanks for sharing Sarah.
I've said it once, twice maybe three times you are the best storyteller I've ever heard. That was so damn awesome sad for the families but the way you spoke to it sound like we were there too. My boys and I just went there two weeks ago for a boys trip, and we went to all these places unbelievable thank you hussy👊🏻
Your story telling, video editing are excellent. As Paul Harvey wouldsay.......now you know the rest of the story. Thnx Sarah.
You did it again, Wonderhussy...you done flung another good' 'n on us🙂.You got a habit o' doin' that💗. Love ya, Babe.
Thanks for the history lesson.
Great story Wonder. Well told. Your videos are heading for televison. Happy for you.
Sarah, you have a remarkable way of bringing history back to life👍☮️
So well done Sarah! WOW! Fantastic!
You ROCK!
You are really good at what you do, that's for sure. Watch and enjoy every week. You are a very cool story teller. Thanks for all you do. Love from Oregon 🏞️⛰️🌻
And Arizona!
You make history interesting, Sarah!
Really enjoyed the video. Just subscribed. Am a 72 year old female who earlier this month camped solo (except for my dog)in my tent for 8 nights in death Valley. Will be watching your videos and your attitude. Loved the history .Keep it up.
I knew about this story. I read about it originally in a super good book called Men To Match My Mountains by Erving Stone. I highly recommend that book. Sarah Jane, this is by far your best video. If you can figure out a way to do more of these historical videos, and edit and produce it as well as you did this one, you are going to rise to the top of TH-camrs. You really scripted this well, and you stayed on script (no wandering off in other brain excursions). Thank you for this video. It's really good, and I'm going to watch it again. I'm going to forward this video to a fair number of people. 5 stars!
That is a very good book!
Your a good history teacher. I think that focusing on a different history lecture each week instead of having to come up with so many interesting road trips might be something to think about. (History teacher here).
Almost had me reaching for a canteen in my own home.
Great to visit the valley again from the comfort of my home.
Another heartfelt story by the Queen of the desert-WH. Great episode!
Pretty , smart, and funny lady. Like learning the history of California.
What a great story. Thanks for researching this amazing history and presenting it to us.
You did a wonderful job telling the story of how death Valley got its name. You are a very talented storyteller
I love your well researched historical travels. My boys and I traveled from Tioga pass through death valley to Vegas on July 4, 1986 with no air conditioning and thought we would melt. That was just one day, let alone several months.
When you really dig down and research history, I bet here are hundreds of tragic fascinating stories to tell, this is certainly one of them. Thank you for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️
Not only do you bring us interesting accounts of what happened in the past, you have a real talent for telling these stories so well. We never miss any of your vids and this one was one of our favorites!. Well done, Wonderhussy!
You are an amazing storyteller..
A great rendition of the events there in 1849+.. Thank You.
Hands down your BEST video ever, thank you so much for your efforts!!! I can't wait for your next expedition!
Wonderhussy. Me and my gal Angie watch you all the time. Could use a shout out for all the fans who have Rheumatoid arthritis. A horrible disease.
Your the best
It's amazing that the most common emotion among those early pioneers was pure hubris. It speaks volumes to how resilient human beings can be even when it becomes patently obvious we're dead wrong. Great video-Sarah! You've done your homework well.
i love that you not only research and document so many stories of history but the way you do all alone writer producer narrator camera person transportation and logistics you lady... do it all so well...
i really can't get enough .. keep them coming Wonderhussy
we know you will..
A very touching tribute the the early pioneers. Thanks Sarah.
Absolutely Fabulous Stiry. Perfectly told. Bravo!
I’ve driven through Death Valley a few times and it amazes me that anyone could cross those mountains on foot.
Love your history lessons! You are a wonderful teller. Thank you for all your research and your actual visiting of the sites. It makes it real, very real.
Absolutely a fantastic, fun and extremely informative video !!!!!
I've been watching your videos for quite some time I always enjoy them. However this time you took it up a notch this one came out very professional 👏 👌 Thank you for doing what you do and doing it well.
What a "Story Teller" . Great job! Very informative, Thank You!
Love the storytelling!
Great narrative and history in the making.
WOW!! I SURE DO SIT UP AND LISTEN WHEN MS. SARA JANE'S HOLDING CLASS = BESTEST TEACHER EVER
Awesome storytelling, Sarah Jane!!!
I wish you had dragged this out over three or four episodes, as you did for the Donner Party. Seriously, this tale would be worth every minute. These were some hardy-assed travelers; experiences just don't happen like this anymore. Their diary deserves the telling.
You're a gifted story teller. Thank you. Exquisite preparation and research coupled with animated delivery make for a riveting tale. Can't wait for you to share your talents again.
She certainly inspires!
Fascinating!
I love all your videos, but this might be my favorite yet! I wish my History teachers back in school were as cool as you are Wonderhussy!
Wonderhussy I must say your a fantastic storyteller, you know how to make any story come alive. Thank you, Sam.
Wow! Wonder, this is PBS quality research, reporting and production. Kudos.
" Well all be a one-eyed mule " Miss Hussy, most people driving around panic when they miss their exit.
I can't decide. Today is awesome content day 💕
Amazing story. Especially with all the cars, trucks and campers going by in the background.
I sure wish you had been my history teacher. Mine was so dry and boring I thought I hated history! Sounds like the mule was the hero. You are an amazing story teller. Thank you!
They're all right, Sara. You aren't reading a script. Great dialogue, extemporaneous and animated. Post production is the icing on your cakes. Easy to like!!!
Well done WH! As an old Nevadan, (Northern) I am ashamed to have never learned the story about Death Valley's origins but assumed what transpired at that time.
I’ve been to death Valley a few times! But I could watch your videos all day😎✌🏼
I was really feeling this one, Wonderhuss. This story hits me hard right in the feels - what bleak lives for these shortcutters. This is one of your best told stories 😢
Excellent job explaining how Death vally got its name
Wonderhussy, 25 years ago when you were an art student, would ever had believed you would be a great content creator. Always great storyline. Love it Sarah Jane!
Good work girl. Your a great story teller.
That was downright excellent story telling. Someone should nominate this for excellent platform content. Neatly packaged, excellent editing and compelling from start to finish. Well done Sarah aka Wonderhussy.
I love it when this Hussy schools us with history !
Brilliant video. You have an amazing & entertaining storytelling ability. Thanks from Australia. 👏👏👏👏👏
Outstanding storytelling WH, and very professionally done!. I picked up 'Death Valley in '49' after you mentioned it in a video months ago and it's the most fascinating insight into the westward migration I've ever read. Nice job bringing it back to life in your excellent video. William Lewis Manly is a man to be measured against, and few today would measure up.
Wonderhussy, Sarah. That was by far the best story that you have told. Well done.
WC,
That was amazing, you brought it too life!
Thank you,
Rik Spector
This one made me cry! What a story.
Listening to you Wonderhussy tell your stories about your adventures I’ve learned more from you than my school teachers Back in the day ..👍
You do exactly awesome job researching for your videos. I appreciate the time and effort you devote to each video. I believe that is partly why you have so many subscribers to your channel. Expect for your BEAUTIFUL SELF , that hypnotizes mostly the male’s on this planet.
Some of these historical events are alittle boring but you make me want to tune in. your enthusiastic energy brings history to life
Girl. You are a very good story teller. I can imagen you setting around the camp fire and everyone siting listening very intently to every word. good video. Thanks again.
Thank you
Best story ever. I think I have heard parts of it before. But I loved your history story. We who live now, have strong ancestors of one kind or another. Gratefulness. Inner strength. Hope.
Great video! Love the info & maps along with the amazing views. Good thing you have a fleet footed rig for your travels!
I've really been enjoying the historical stories that you have been doing lately. 💙🙏😎
As a kid western movies were the staple of entertainment...Roy Rodgers, Gene Autry, Hopalong Cassidy, John Wayne for a few. There were black white movies of the pioneers crossing Death Valley , made about 1940... to ...1950.... very accurate hardships ...not suitable for today's audience. Early 50 's the was a TV series called " Death Valley Days" about a 20 mule team that pulled a Borax wagon from the mine to many adventures with the "Old Ranger" who maybe was Walter Brennan. Lots of history to see out there! This was a fantastic historical video...very excellent...! The views were stunning too ! Thanks !
Excellent 👍
Greetings 🤩 from Atlanta 🏆 awesome video idea! Never wondered, but now I gosta know 🌹 Thank you bunches 💐 for all the goodness that you do 🕊 PEACE 💜 BLESSINGS 👼
You are a beautiful storyteller. Thank you for the compelling history of Death Valley ❤️
Great story telling! I loved this one. Plus I go through Death Valley all the time on the way to vegas and night sky photography. Who knew! I will never look at it the same. Thank you for such great awareness on what these settlers went through. I'll be sharing this one for sure!
What an unimaginable Journey to find a better life. I praise them for going as far as each of them did. God bless them and the ones who didn’t make it ,
may they Rest In Peace 🙏🏼
You are an excellent storyteller. I am reminded of my years as a park ranger.
Sarah, Great story of Death Valley. You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge that you share and of course "You" are being "Yourself". I enjoy your personality and sense of humor along with great smile. Thank You taking me on adventures and journeys I would never have experienced. "LUV YA"
What an amazing video! This was one was extra special, I felt like I was with those poor people during your commentary.
Another very interesting and enjoyable story about the Desert. Thanks for the video and information.