Mary Ettie V. Smith's firsthand account of her residence and experience with the Mormons is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of this religious movement. With its vivid descriptions and moving anecdotes, this book sheds light on the social and religious dynamics of the era and on the remarkable spirit of the Mormon pioneers. 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.