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Episode 15: In Storms and in Calms

Andrew D. Olsen is the author of several books, including The Price We Paid: The Extraordinary Story of the Willie and Martin Handcart Pioneers. Andrew helps us better understand this heroic and tragic episode in the history of the Church. We discuss the often-misunderstood timeline of the Willie and Martin companies and their rescuers.

Additional Resources

Chapter Discussed in This Episode:

• Chapter 15: In Storms and in Calms

Associated Church History Topics:

• Emigration

• Handcart Companies

• Reformation of 1856–57

• South Africa

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