In the spring of 1820, young Joseph Smith Jr. retired to the woods near his home, and offered a simple prayer to our Father in Heaven. A series of remarkable spiritual experiences prepared him for his prophetic calling. He saw God, the Father and Jesus Christ, in vision and was chosen by God to restore the Church of Jesus Christ to the earth. Through revelation, he translated and published the Book of Mormon , organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and received revelations to guide the Church. By inspiration, he called Apostles and other Church leaders, defined doctrines, and taught the principles and ordinances that would lead to exaltation. This volume covers the first period of the history, and is based on the narratives of Joseph Smith. Also see other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.