Sweetwater Rescue: The Willie and Martin Handcart Story

by Lee Groberg, Lee B. Groberg, Heidi S. Swinton, et al.

Book Overview

In 1856, two emigrant handcart companies and two wagon trains were caught in the October snows of Wyoming. They left too late from England in their 6,000 mile journey to the Salt Lake Valley. Nearly... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598111728
• ISBN13: 9781598111729
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Covenant Communications
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 2.46 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Understanding broadened

I knew some of the details about the Willie and Martin handcarts. This book has lots of depth and gives you more knowledge to bring you into that part of history. It is not a pleasure read. The people that lived to tell and those that died are brought into your knowledge and your heart.

the great history book

I am absolutle impressed by this book. I think it's very inspiring for everyone and especially for LDS. Great stories, nice pictures , a good book!