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 (1921)

William Clayton's Journal is a historical record of the journey undertaken by the original company of Mormon pioneers from Nauvoo, Illinois to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. The book is a daily account of the journey, as recorded by William Clayton, who was a member of the company and served as the company's scribe. The book was originally published in 1921 and provides a detailed and firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs faced by the pioneers during their journey. The journal covers the period from April 1846 to July 1847 and includes descriptions of the physical and emotional hardships faced by the pioneers, as well as their interactions with Native Americans and other groups they encountered along the way. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the journey. Overall, William Clayton's Journal is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the experiences of the Mormon pioneers and their journey westward.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.