Six Days in August : Brigham Young and the Succession Crisis of 1844
Garr, Arnold K.,Whittaker, David J.
A Firm Foundation : Church Organization and Administration
Salt Lake City and Provo
Deseret Book and the Religious Studies Center, BYU
2011
161-196
Walker investigates the turmoil following the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith in determining the succession of a new Prophet. In particular, the influence of Brigham Young's religious experience and leadership is shown.