Publisher's Synopsis
The March of the Mormon Battalion from Council Bluffs to California: Taken from the Journals of Henry Standage is a historical book that details the journey of the Mormon Battalion from Council Bluffs, Iowa to California during the Mexican-American War. The book is written by Henry Standage, a member of the battalion who kept a detailed journal of the journey. The book provides a first-hand account of the hardships and challenges faced by the battalion during their 2,000-mile journey across the western United States. The battalion was composed of approximately 500 men, most of whom were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). They were called to serve in the war effort by the United States government, and their mission was to help secure the western frontier and open up new territories for settlement.The book covers the battalion's departure from Council Bluffs in July 1846, their journey through the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, and their arrival in California in January 1847. The book also includes descriptions of the various battles and skirmishes the battalion was involved in, as well as their interactions with Native American tribes along the way.Overall, The March of the Mormon Battalion from Council Bluffs to California: Taken from the Journals of Henry Standage is an important historical document that provides valuable insight into the experiences of the Mormon Battalion and their contributions to the westward expansion of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
