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xix, 442 pages : 23 cm Tells the story of the Mormons' exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois to their New Zion in the West-- a story of a people's deliverance that has never before been completely told. Following the journey of the original pioneer camp of 1847 to the Salt Lake Valley and concluding with the first conference of the church there in 1848, the author shows the inner workings of the Mormon exodus by probing the minds and hearts of those who suffered and triumphed through this remarkably difficult hour in Latter-day Saint history. It looks behind the scenes to reveal Mormonism on the move, its believers sacrificing home, comfort, and sometimes life itself as they sought a safe refuge beyond the Rocky Mountains Salt Lake City, Utah : Deseret Book, c1997 Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-432) and index "It would take years to reach the mountains" : across Iowa and the enforced winter quarters -- "The word and will of the Lord" : blueprint for exodus -- "A great American desert" -- Wagons west : from the Elkhorn to Ash Hollow -- "I am about to revolt" : Mormon thunder at Scottsbluff -- "It's a long road that never turns" : from Fort Laramie to Fort Bridger -- "Hurra, h

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Author

Richard E Bennett; Leonard J Arrington

Publisher

Norman: University Of Oklahoma Press

Published

2009

Language

EN

ISBN

9780806138381

Category

history

Subjects

Religion, History, Humanities

Rating

4.47 / 5 (4 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13