Richards, Mary Haskin Parker, 1823-1860, authorWard, Maurine Carr, editorUtah State University Press, publisher2007-01-032007-01-031996http://hdl.handle.net/10217/87718Mary Richard's journals and letters record a young woman's rare, but richly detailed view of life in the temporary Mormon pioneer communities in Iowa.--Provided by publisher.The Fabric of Life -- A Scribe for the Women -- "One of the Most beautyfull valeys" -- "Weept about an houre & ... felt some better" -- Sleeping on the "soft side of a bord" -- "Our tent was crowded all day with folks coming in" -- "These Hills are the Works of thy hands" -- 'Tis when I am Sick that I miss you the most" -- As "a steam Boat hove in sight".born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Women pioneers -- Missouri River Valley -- BiographyMormon women -- Missouri River Valley -- BiographyPioneers -- Missouri River Valley -- BiographyMormon pioneers -- Missouri River Valley -- BiographyMissouri River Valley -- BiographyRichards, Mary Haskin Parker, 1823-1860TextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.