"Trek follows a young mormon teenager named Tom and his friends on their modern handcart adventure. Along the way, they try to smuggle in unsanctioned food, battle sibling rivalry, encounter a 'special ops' Young men's leader, match wits with a Twinkie-loving skunk, and ponder doctrinal brain teasers like, 'Do General Authorities go to PG-13 movies?' But when they encounter unexpected trouble, their faith is tested, much like their pioneer ancestors."--...

This is a good compendium of Willie and Martin Handcart and Hunt and Hodgett Wagon Company experiences for anyone wishing to steep themselves in the spirit and heroism of the sacrifices, sufferings, and triumphs of these legendary Western pioneers. Extensive entries from daily logs, journal excerpts, reminiscences, and memoirs provide a solid overview of the miracles and the misfortunes of these noble 1850 travelers and their rescuers.

The story of the Willie and Martin handcart pioneers is among the most compelling in the history of America's western migration. Though tragic, it is also a story of triumph that scarcely has an equal. It is one of history's great witnesses of the power of faith and sacrifice.

Although this story is one of the most frequently told of all Mormon pioneer accounts, it is also among the least understood. This book provides the most comprehensive

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Follow Ephraim Hanks as his adventures lead him to join the LDS Church and ultimately to one of the most heroic rescues in American history. With a unique desire to help and strengthen others, Ephraim learns that each choice we make can prepare us for what lies ahead. He discovers, through it all, that decisions determine destiny.

Eliza Gadd crosses the Great Plains by handcart with her Mormon husband on the journey from their native England to a new home in the Rocky Mountains. Baline Mortensen, a nine-year old Dane, is a member of the handcart company as well. Together they suffer unimaginable deprivations. Based on the true story of the Mormon pioneers in the Willie Handcart Company of 1856, who leave for the Rocky Mountains too late in the season and are stranded on the...