Two paintings of young rescuers who crossed the Sweetwater River near Martin's Cove in early November carrying the freezing emigrants are part of the original artwork, described in part by the writings of emigrant John Jaques, who called it "the worst river crossing of the expedition. Before the crossing was completed, the shades of evening were closing around . . . the coldest hour of the twenty-four, or at least it seemed to be so."

According to the narrative, he recalled that the only way to have a warm spot to sleep was to "sweep away the ashes of the camp fire and lay your bed on the spot where the fire had been built.

"In the morning the same spot was found to be the most available for a graver use — it was the easiest place in which to dig a grave to bury the night's dead."

The artists' depictions, and that of others whose original sculptures and other art were not featured in the book, will be displayed in an exhibit at the LDS Museum of Church History and Art, scheduled to open Sept. 29. The exhibit is being mounted in conjunction with the Museum of Utah Art and History.

Artists include several familiar to LDS audiences, including James C. Christensen, Al Rounds, Del Parson and David Linn.

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