Item Detail
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19541
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English
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The Mormon Handcart Migration
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Iowa Heritage Illustrated
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Summer 2006
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87
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no.2
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82-85
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Hartley describes the advantages and disadvantages of crossing the plains using handcarts, as well as the design of the carts, and the success of the first three companies. He also briefly mentions the Willie and Martin handcart companies.