Andrew D. Olsen The Bottom Line: Journey with individual families as they travel from England and join the Willie and Martin handcart companies.

Web Link: Deseret Book

Pros: Well documented
     Interesting and positive reading

Cons: None

Description:   Follows several individuals, families and leaders from their trip from England to settling in Utah
          37 pages of detailed notes to document book
          includes sources and index
          divided between Willie Company and Martin Company
          Written by Andrew D. Olsen, manager of Curriculum Editing for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Review: This was an excellent book. It was interesting reading and one of the best sources of these marvelous pioneers who suffered much but kept a positive outlook. Highly recommended.