In the preface to the first volume Jensen writes, "On the rolls of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are found the names of a host of men and women of worth - heroes and heroines of a higher type - who have been and are willing to sacrifice fortune and life for the sake of their religion. It is for the purpose of perpetuating the memory of these, and to place on record deeds worthy of imitation, that [this set] makes its appearance." With over 5000 biographical entries of "heroes and heroines" complete with over 2000 photographs the L.D.S. Biographical Encyclopedia is an essential reference for study of early church history. Nearly anyone with pioneer heritage will find exciting and interesting history about ancestors in these volumes. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.