William Clayton's Journal by William Clayton
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"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.)
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| Author | Clayton, William, 1814-1879 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Young, Levi Edgar, 1874-1963 |
| Contributor | McCune, Victoria C. (Victoria Clayton), 1867-1931 |
| Editor | Clayton, Lawrence, 1891-1949 |
| Title |
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 |
| Credits |
Produced by the Mormon Texts Project. See mormontextsproject.org/ for a complete list of Mormon texts available on Project Gutenberg, to help proofread similar books, or to report typos. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley |
| Subject | Latter Day Saint churches |
| Subject | Utah -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Clayton, William, 1814-1879 |
| Subject | Clayton, William, 1814-1879 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Utah |
| Subject | Latter Day Saint pioneers -- Utah -- Diaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45051 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 616 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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