Publisher's Synopsis
""The March of the Mormon Battalion from Council Bluffs to California: Taken from the Journals of Henry Standage"" is a historical account of the Mormon Battalion's journey from Council Bluffs, Iowa to California during the Mexican-American War in 1846-1847. The book is based on the journals of Henry Standage, a member of the battalion who recorded the daily experiences and challenges faced by the group. The Mormon Battalion consisted of approximately 500 men, most of whom were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were enlisted by the United States government to serve in the war effort and were tasked with marching from Iowa to California to help secure the western frontier. The book provides a detailed description of the battalion's journey, including their encounters with Native American tribes, the harsh conditions they faced along the way, and their eventual arrival in California. It also includes information about the political and religious context of the time, as well as the role of the Mormon Battalion in the larger historical narrative. Overall, ""The March of the Mormon Battalion from Council Bluffs to California"" offers a unique perspective on an important moment in American history and provides readers with a fascinating look at the experiences of those who made the journey.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.
