"The Mormon Battalion: Its History and Achievements" by B. H. Roberts recounts the extraordinary story of the Mormon Battalion during the Mexican-American War. This book highlights their enlistment and grueling journey from Iowa to California, around the early 1900s. It explores the factors that led these men to join the army, the difficulties and obstacles they overcame, and the lasting impact of their actions, both on the war and the growth of the West. Roberts paints a picture of their unprecedented 2,000-mile march, drawing parallels to other significant military expeditions to emphasize the harsh conditions they faced, such as crossing deserts and enduring exhaustion. The narrative also introduces figures like Lieutenant-Colonel P. St. George Cooke, whose writings shed light on their experiences, and provides context for the Battalion's creation in the larger story of the Mormon people seeking refuge in the Rocky Mountains.
The Mormon Battalion, Its History and Achievements
By B. H. (Brigham Henry) Roberts
Driven by faith and seeking a new home, a group of men undertakes an unbelievable march across the desert during wartime, leaving a historic mark on the American West.
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About the AuthorBrigham Henry Roberts was a historian, politician, and leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He edited the seven-volume History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and independently wrote the six-volume Comprehensive History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Roberts also wrote Studies of the Book of Mormon—published posthumously—which discussed the validity of the Book of Mormon as an ancient record. Roberts was denied a seat as a member of United States Congress because of his practice of polygamy.
Brigham Henry Roberts was a historian, politician, and leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He edited the seven-volume History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and independently wrote the six-volume Comprehensive History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Roberts also wrote Studies of the Book of Mormon—published posthumously—which discussed the validity of the Book of Mormon as an ancient record. Roberts was denied a seat as a member of United States Congress because of his practice of polygamy.
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