From his obscure beginnings in Sharon, Vermont, to his martyrdom at Carthage, the life of Joseph Smith is chronicled in vivid, full-color images by renowned LDS artist Glen S. Hopkinson. Dramatic paintings depict the Smith family's journey to Palmyra, fourteen-year-old Joseph's experience in the Sacred Grove, the ensuing persecution and relentless opposition, Joseph's translation of the Book of Mormon, the organization of the Church, the Kirtland experience, Zion's Camp and the trials of Missouri, the Prophet's imprisonment at Liberty Jail, and the settlement of Nauvoo. More than 60 illustrations are included in this pictorial history, providing a moving portrayal of a faithful and remarkable life.