History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 6

"History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 6" is a historical record from the Mormon Texts Project, written in the early 1900s, that follows Joseph Smith and the Latter-day Saint movement up to his death in 1844. It recounts a critical time in the church’s story, marked by struggles, political issues, and the growth of the Latter-day Saint community, especially in Nauvoo, Illinois. The writing begins by explaining important events between September 1843 and June 1844. It shows Joseph Smith as a religious leader and describes the rising conflict between the Latter-day Saints and those who opposed them for political and religious reasons. Jealousy played a large role, creating a stage for confrontation. The story also highlights Nauvoo's start as a hard-working community with big plans, which contrasts with the outside challenges they encountered, hinting at Smith’s tragic end as leader as conflict turned to violence.