In the cold winter of 1846, thousands of Latter-day Saints left their beloved Nauvoo under the inspired leadership of Brigham Young. What followed was one of the greatest epic journeys in American history—the Mormon exodus to the Salt Lake Valley.
This powerful collection of scholarly essays brings fresh insight and deep faith to the pioneer trail experience. From cartographic visions of the West on the eve of the exodus to the economic sacrifices in Nauvoo, the environmental challenges of the Wasatch Range, the remarkable journals of Horace K. Whitney, the unique odyssey of the Mississippi Saints, and the lasting legacy of trail preservation, each chapter illuminates the courage, sacrifice, and divine guidance that defined the journey “far away in the west.”
Readers will discover the profound spiritual meaning behind the mud, the snow, the sickness, and the triumphs, as well as the far-reaching consequences for the Church and its people. Richly illustrated and carefully researched, this volume honors the pioneers who pushed and pulled their way to the Rocky Mountains.
For Kimball family descendants and all who cherish Latter-day Saint pioneer heritage, Far Away in the West is more than history—it is a stirring reminder of the faith that turned a persecuted people into a mountain Zion.
In the cold winter of 1846, thousands of Latter-day Saints left their beloved Nauvoo under the inspired leadership of Brigham Young. What followed was one of the greatest epic journeys in American history—the Mormon exodus to the Salt Lake Valley.
This powerful collection of scholarly essays brings fresh insight and deep faith to the pioneer trail experience. From cartographic visions of the West on the eve of the exodus to the economic sacrifices in Nauvoo, the environmental challenges of the Wasatch Range, the remarkable journals of Horace K. Whitney, the unique odyssey of the Mississippi Saints, and the lasting legacy of trail preservation, each chapter illuminates the courage, sacrifice, and divine guidance that defined the journey “far away in the west.”
Readers will discover the profound spiritual meaning behind the mud, the snow, the sickness, and the triumphs, as well as the far-reaching consequences for the Church and its people. Richly illustrated and carefully researched, this volume honors the pioneers who pushed and pulled their way to the Rocky Mountains.
For Kimball family descendants and all who cherish Latter-day Saint pioneer heritage, Far Away in the West is more than history—it is a stirring reminder of the faith that turned a persecuted people into a mountain Zion.
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