William Clayton's Journal : A Daily Record of the Journey of the Original Company of "Mormon" Pioneers from Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clayton, William, 1814-1879

Contributor:

Clayton, Lawrence

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"William Clayton's Journal" by William Clayton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a detailed diary chronicling the journey of the original company of Mormon pioneers, including the author himself, from Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. The journal is likely to attract readers interested in the pioneer experience, the history of the Mormon community, and the challenges faced during this significant migration. The opening of this journal introduces William Clayton as a key figure in early Utah history, detailing his origins in England, conversion to Mormonism, and eventual role as a trusted secretary and historian during the westward journey. Readers will find themselves immersed in Clayton's daily life starting from February 1846, as he records the packing of goods, the cold weather challenges, the construction of camps, and the social dynamics within the traveling community. His observations provide a vivid picture of the hardships and camaraderie among the pioneers, setting the tone for a rich exploration of resilience, faith, and the collective spirit of those who traversed the plains to seek a new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by the Mormon Texts Project. See http://mormontextsproject.org/ for a complete list of Mormon texts available on Project Gutenberg, to help proofread similar books, or to report typos.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-03-02