Eyewitness History of the Church, Volume 3

The third volume of The Eyewitness History of the Church gathers hundreds of firsthand accounts—diaries, journals, letters, and reminiscences—tracing the Latter-day Saints' journey from the death of Joseph Smith and the flight from Nauvoo, through Winter Quarters, the Mormon Battalion, the pioneer trek, the handcart companies, and the settling of the Salt Lake Valley. Compiled by BYU students, it lets readers watch Church history unfold through the words of those who lived it, honoring their faith, sacrifice, and endurance.

• Watch Church history unfold in the pioneers' own words—diaries, letters, and journals gathered from the archives.
• The gripping firsthand story of the Willie and Martin handcart tragedy and the heroic rescue that followed.
• Feel the faith of those who crossed the plains: from the frozen Mississippi to 'This is the right place.'
• A perfect Pioneer Day companion connecting families to the sacrifices of their ancestors.

Perfect for a Latter-day Saint reader who treasures pioneer heritage and wants to encounter Church history through the actual words of those who lived the Nauvoo exodus and westward trek.