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Bookshare accessible books for individuals with print disabilities. The mormon handcart tragedy of 1856 is the worst disaster in the history of the western migrations, and yet it remains virtually unknown today outside mormon circles. Douglas preston, author ofblasphemyandthe monster of florence, this disturbing account of the mormon immigrants who in 1856pushed handcarts for more than 1,000 miles from iowa to saltlake city is narrative history at its best. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Brigham young and the great mormon handcart tragedy by david roberts 20080916 by david roberts isbn. This acclaimed book by david roberts is available at in several formats for your ereader. Devil s gate by david roberts proves to be a well written account of the mormon handcart expeditions.
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