A complete history of America's frontier movement, from the first permanent English settlement in Jamestown in 1607, expeditions across the Appalachian Mountains, the opening of the Northwest Territory, exploration of the Mississippi River, homesteading on the Great Plains, gold…
A complete history of America's frontier movement, from the first permanent English settlement in Jamestown in 1607, expeditions across the Appalachian Mountains, the opening of the Northwest Territory, exploration of the Mississippi River, homesteading on the Great Plains, gold…
Calling the faithful -- Casting lots with God -- "Our hearts were cheered" -- The overland journey begins, 1856 -- The fourth company: the Willie Company, 1856 -- The fifth company: the Martin Company, 1856 -- "Go and bring in those people" -- "They are angels from heaven" -- "I…
The Mormon Handcart Migration traces each stage of the journey, from the transatlantic voyage of newly converted church members to the gathering of the faithful in the eastern Nebraska encampment known as Winter Quarters. She then traces their trek from the western Great Plains,…