While much attention has been given to the ill-fated Martin and Willie handcart companies, few books have examined other handcart companies travelling to the Utah Territory. This volume follows the members of the Eighth Handcart Company, led by Captain George Rowley, in their journey.

Different chapters in the book follow the company by “sail” (ship), “rail” (train), and “trail” (handcart) all the way from their European ports to their destination in Salt Lake City. Primary sources from contemporary diaries help to tell a compelling shared history, providing readers with a multifaceted perspective of “lived religion” on the Mormon Trail and strengthening faith through the story of this company's pushing and pulling to Zion.

Hard cover.