The Mormon Battalion - Its History and Achievements

Cover has some light edge and corner wear.; The Mormon Battalion has been a sought-after work that recounts a time when a contingent of men made an incredible sacrifice that, in a great way, made the Saints' westward trek possible. In the words of B. H. Roberts: "it (the Battalion) brought to the volunteers and to the people much sacrifice. The force was to be recruited from among the fathers of families. Practically five hundred wagons were left without teamsters, and as many families were left without their natural protectors and providers. To volunteer for a 'war-march' of two thousand miles, much of which was desert, under such circumstances, was double hard. Moreover the Mormon people had little to be grateful for to the government of the United States. To respond to the call was a manifestation of unselfishness not often paralleled in history." ; 6" x 9"; 120 pages.