Download or read book The Mormon Battalion s Manifest Destiny written by Natalie Coffman and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis examines the experience of the Mormon Battalion, a group of five hundred Mormon soldiers commissioned by President James K. Polk to enlist in the U.S. military and aid in the newly declared war against Mexico in 1846. The war was a result of a belligerent and aggressive form of territorial expansion justified by the ideology of Manifest Destiny. Polk and many other Americans believed it was their Manifest Destiny to dominate a continental nation, and the Mormon Battalion was assigned to march to California to conquer Mexican territory for the United States. An examination of the Mormon soldiers' journals and letters, as well as official Mormon Church records and correspondence, reveals that, despite participating in a war that promoted aggressive expansion, the Mormons' understanding of Manifest Destiny contained unique perspectives regarding racial hierarchies and displays of masculinity, key elements of that popular ideology. The peculiar approach that the Mormons' had to Manifest Destiny was directly influenced by their history as a persecuted body of believers. Ultimately, the Mormon soldiers agreed to volunteer for the war not because they wanted to express patriotism, but because they had a firm dedication to their church and resolved obedience to their leader, Brigham Young. Additionally, an examination of popular contemporary media outlets and their responses to the enlistment of the Mormon Battalion, as well as the relevant historiography, is included to demonstrate the evolution of the Mormon Battalion in historical memory, both inside and outside the Mormon Church. The treatment of the battalion by popular media outlets reflected changing attitudes regarding the implications of promoting a martial and aggressive society, while the role of the battalion in Mormon history evolved in tandem with Mormons' fluctuating identities as U.S. citizens.
Download or read book The March of the Mormon Battalion from Council Bluffs to Californi written by Henry Standage and published by . This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book The Mormon Battalion written by Norma Ricketts and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 1997-01-15 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few events in the history of the American Far West from 1846 to 1849 did not involve the Mormon Battalion. The Battalion participated in the United States conquest of California and in the discovery of gold, opened four major wagon trails, and carried the news of gold east to an eager American public. Yet, the battalion is little known beyond Mormon history. This first complete history of the wide-ranging army unit restores it to its central place in Western history, and provides descendants a complete roster of the Battalion's members.
Download or read book Mormon Battalion written by Norma Ricketts and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few events in the history of the American Far West from 1846 to 1849 did not involve the Mormon Battalion. The Battalion participated in the United States conquest of California and in the discovery of gold, opened four major wagon trails, and carried the news of gold east to an eager American public. Yet, the battalion is little known beyond Mormon history. This first complete history of the wide-ranging army unit restores it to its central place in Western history, and provides descendants a complete roster of the Battalion's members.
Download or read book Army of Manifest Destiny written by James M. Mccaffrey and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1994-11-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The day-to-day experiences of the American soldiers fighting in the Mexican War James McCaffrey examines America's first foreign war, the Mexican War, through the day-to-day experiences of the American soldier in battle, in camp, and on the march. With remarkable sympathy, humor, and grace, the author fills in the historical gaps of one war while rising issues now found to be strikingly relevant to this nation's modern military concerns.
Download or read book The Mormon Battalion and Its Monument A Compilation of Data for Sculptors and Architects written by Utah Mormon Battalion Monument Commi and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides historical details about the Mormon Battalion and the creation of its monument. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its efforts to settle the American West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Called to War written by Sherman L. Fleek and published by . This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Called to War is a sweeping epic of history, war, politics, religion and westward expansion of the 1840s. It is a compelling drama of a family caught in the midst of great historical turmoil where they would face the dilemma of military service, religious obedience, individual desires of love, or family unity in the backdrop of war and the upheavals of pioneer life and all its dangers. Written by the current command historian at West Point Military Academy, Sherman L. Fleek.
Download or read book The Mormon Battalion Its History and Achievements written by B H (Brigham Henry) 1857- Roberts and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book History of the Saints written by Michael Landon and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of the Mormon Battalion and their participation in the Mexican-American War--their march to California, their brotherly service while garrisoned there, and their subsequent adventures upon their discharge.
Download or read book The Mormon Battalion written by B. H. Roberts and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-24 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I. THE MARCH OF THE BATTALION COMPARED WITH OTHER HISTORICAL MARCHES. "The Lieutenant-Colonel commanding congratulates the Battalion on their safe arrival on the shores of the Pacific ocean, and the conclusion of their march of over two thousand miles. History will be searched in vain for an equal march of infantry." So wrote Lieutenant-Colonel P. St. George Cooke in "Order No. I," from "Head Quarters Mormon Battalion, Mission of San Diego," under date of January 30th, 1847. If Col. Cooke is accurate in his statement-and one has a right to assume that he is, since he was a graduate of the United States Military academy of West Point, and hence versed in the history of such military incidents-then the march of this Battalion is a very wonderful performance. For if history might be searched in vain for an equal march of infantry when Col. Cooke wrote his "Order No. I," then certainly no march of infantry since that time has equaled it. The only other historical marches that are comparable with the Mormon Battalions' march are Xenophon's and Doniphan's, the former in ancient, the latter in modern times.[...]."
Download or read book Manifest Destiny written by David S. Heidler and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2003-08-30 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Colonial times through the 19th century, European Americans advanced toward the west. This book explains the origins of territorial expansion and traces the course of Manifest Destiny to its culminating moment, the conquest of Mexico and the acquisition of the western territories. It also weighs major historical interpretations that have evolved over the years, from those praising expansionism to those condemning it as imperialistic and racist. A mixture of essays, biographical portraits, primary documents, a timeline, and an annotated bibliography gives students and researchers everything they need to begin their examination of this prominent and oft-disputed concept in American history. Manifest Destiny opens with an overview that traces the causes and consequences of American expansionism. Six subsequent chapters cover topics varying from Andrew Jackson's invasion of Spanish Florida and Indian removal to the settlement of Texas and the Oregon Question. Biographical portraits of Stephen Austin, James K. Polk, Osceola, Santa Ana, John O'Sullivan—the coiner of the phrase Manifest Destiny—and others provide personal glimpses of some of the era's major players. Primary documents such as the Oregon Treaty of 1846, the Indian Removal Act of 1830, and the Polk's declaration of war against Mexico enable students to see actual historical evidence from the time period. A chronology, a glossary, and an index make this the most well-rounded and recent reference source on the topic.
Download or read book The Long Route Home written by Gregory Talley and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The little-known story of the Mormon Battalion is one of faith and fortitude. After being driven from their homes multiple times and being denied protection from their country's government, 500 men from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints enlisted in the United States Army at the request of their country. Their 2,000-mile march across hostile territory during the Mexican-American War became the single longest march in United States Military History. This book recounts the events of that march through the eyes of Benjamin Franklin Royal, a fictious character, who relates the experiences of dealing with Native American tribes, Missourians who had previously persecuted members of their church, a doctor who seemed intent upon poisoning the battalion, starvation, dehydration, angry bulls and building a road that would be used by travelers for years to come. As you read this book you will also learn about the role of members of the Mormon Battalion in the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, their escort of John C. Fremont for his court martial, and their discovery of the remains of members of the Donner Party. While a handful of characters are fictious, the events are real.
Download or read book The March of the Mormon Battalion from Council Bluffs to California written by Henry Standage and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.
Download or read book Mormon Battalion Trail Guide written by Charles S. Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Produced as part of the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation's report to Congress on the feasibility of including the Mormon Battalion Trail in the National Historical Trails system, the Utah Historical Society completed the study on July 1, 1971, of the route followed by the Battalion from Fort Leavenworth, KS to San Diego, CA.
Download or read book The Mormon Battalion written by Brigham Henry Roberts and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Mormon Battalion: Its History and Achievements In May of the same year, at a church conference held in Philadelphia, Mr. Little made the acquaintance of the Kanes. They were an old and honorable Pennsyl vania family. The father, Judge John K. Kane, had been attorney general of the state of Pennsylvania; and at the time of Mr. Little's visit at his home he was United States judge for the district of Pennsylvania, also Pres ident of the American Philosophical Society. Dr. Elisha Kent Kane, the famous arctic explorer and scientist, was his son; as was also Thomas L. Kane, who afterward served with distinction as Colonel and Brigadier General in the Union Army in the war between the states. From the latter Mr. Little received a letter of introduction to Hon. Geo. M. Dallas, Vice - President of the United States. He visits Washington, said Kane's letter to Mr. Dal las, with no other object than the laudable one of desir ing aid of the government for his people. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Army of Manifest Destiny written by James M. Mccaffrey and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1994-11 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A social history of the Mexican War, looking at the war from the viewpoint of the common soldiers' experiences, and comparing the American soldiers in the Mexican War to their counterparts of earlier and later conflicts. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Men Women and Children of the Mormon Battalion written by Rawlene Lebaron and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-07 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formed on 16 July 1846, two months after the Mexican-American War was declared, the Mormon Battalion was the only religiously-based Army unit in American military history. The march of the Battalion is more than the story of a unique, courageous military unit - it is the history of a people repeatedly driven from their homes and threatened with extinction for their faith, a people who, despite hatred and prejudice, volunteered to fight for their country, who built a new life in a new land through sacrifice and obedience.Like ancient armies, the Mormon Battalion included women and children marching with the men, This is their story, the men, women, and children, who marched across a continent.The first section of the book summarizes the march of the Battalion, This is followed by brief profiles of those who marched with the Battalion.
