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A short and specific history of the handcart rescue:

The Rescue of the 1856 Handcart Companies describes the attempt to gather and deliver aid to the struggling Willie and Martin handcart companies in the winter of 1856. Using an impressive number of primary sources, it briefly describes how much aid the Utah colonies were able to scramble, then how difficult a feat the rescue companies achieved in bringing that aid to freezing, hungry immigrants.
The background history is described only briefly. The drama of the event has led other accounts to be... more info

Handcart rescue documented:

"Rescue of the 1856 Handcart Companies" by Rebecca Bartholomew is a short academic publication documenting the rescue of the stranded Martin and Willie handcart companies. The body of the book is just over 40 pages long. There are several pages of end notes and a biographical listing of all known people in the rescue parties.
This is probably not the first book you should pick up concerning the ill-fated Martin and Willie handcart companies. If you are new to the subject, I would recommend the... more info

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