History of the Saints ~ Journal of the Handcart Pioneers, 1856 - 1860

By Glenn Rawson & Dennis Lyman

"I…desire them to know that it was in obedience to the commandments of The true and living God, and with the assurance of an eternal reward...that we suffered these things. I hope too, that it will inspire my posterity with fortitude to stand firm…and be willing to suffer, and sacrifice all things they may be required to pass through for the Kingdom of God's sake."
- ELIZABETH HORROCKS JACKSON, A SURVIVOR OF THE MARTIN HANDCART COMPANY

This rare and unique volume is a compilation of diary entries from the handcart pioneers. In their own words you can experience what it was like to leave their homeland, to pull a handcart day after day with failing strength–to face opposition not just from weather, but from loved ones and apostates trying to tum them back.

Toke this book along as you follow the trails they traveled and read their words. Go to lowa City, Red Buttes, Martin's Cove, Rocky Ridge, and Big Mountain and feel what it was like for them when they passed through the area. Ten companies pulled handcarts between 1856-60, and from their diaries we can get a clear and accurate picture of what these pioneer forefathers endured for their faith.