In this Book
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Back in print, this essential reference for readers interested in the Mormon Trail is part history, part resource book, part guide and photographic essay. It includes an historical introduction, a chronology, excerpts from trail diaries, along with maps, over 200 then-and-now photos, and descriptions of major museums and displays along the trail. By the author of previous volumes on the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe trails.
Table of Contents
Cover
Frontmatter
Contents
pp. v
Illustrations
pp. vii-xiii
Preface
pp. xv-xxii
The Nature of the Mormon Trail
pp. 1-14
Early History
The Mormon Church, the Development of the Mormon Trail, and Mormon Migrations: 1803â1869
pp. 17-32
Maps, Guidebooks, and Diaries
Maps
pp. 35-48
Guidebooks
pp. 49-56
Diaries
pp. 57-74
Pictorial Journey
Artists
pp. 77-80
Pictorial Journey
pp. 81-86
Illinois
pp. 87-96
Iowa
pp. 97-104
Nebraska
pp. 105-109
Kansas
pp. 110
Nebraska
pp. 111-125
Wyoming
pp. 126-161
Utah
pp. 162-182
Historic Sites
Museums and Displays
pp. 185-197
Readings and Sources
Recommended Readings
pp. 201-204
Bibliography
pp. 205-216
| ISBN | 9780874213737 |
|---|---|
| Related ISBN(s) | 9780874212020 |
| MARC Record | Download |
| OCLC | 699521201 |
| Pages | 238 |
| Launched on MUSE | 2012-01-01 |
| Language | English |
| Open Access | Yes |
Copyright
1996
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