“He was spoken of as one of the greatest men of the age; as the “peace maker” by the Prophet Joseph Smith; as one of the greatest missionaries of modern days; as a prophet, perhaps second only to Joseph Smith himself; as one “of as much integrity as any man who ever lived upon the earth”; as one of the few who remained ever loyal to the Prophet and his people through difficult times. These great tributes came to him not by chance. He lived a life of self-control, of devotion, of sacrifice, of hardship, and of faithful adherence to a great cause.” (The Preface) 529 pages
