Reddick Newton Allred, a prominent Mormon pioneer from 1822-1905, invites his readers on a journey rich in L.D.S. church history. In this vivid account, taken from his histories and journals, Reddick describes the early days of the church and his association with prominent leaders, including the prophets Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. He details the excitement of the Nauvoo period, as well as the persecution that drove the Saints west. Readers will follow Reddick as he marches with the Mormon Battalion and later volunteers for the Willey Handcart Company rescue. His journals record his mission to the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) from 1852-1855, the Black Hawk War, and his imprisonment for practicing polygamy. An extensive compilation of Reddick's work, this book not only includes numerous pictures and brief histories of his parents Isaac Allred and Mary Calvert, but also provides an intimate look at the life of a faithful Saint living through the exciting and tumultuous early days of the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ. of Latter-day Saints.