Volume two continues the amazing saga of the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Drawing upon over 250 scholarly sources, Richard and W. Cleon Skousen deliver a fascinating and sweeping view of the last half of Joseph's eventful and inspiring life. These two volumes are the first work to comprehensively cover the life, revelations and teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith from his birth until his death. Each volume is filled with over one hundred illustrations, original artwork and maps. Written in a very readable style by using Joseph's own recorded history and the observations of those who knew him, this biography shows the breadth and depth of the dynamic life of this exceptional servant of God.