Volume 1

Published in 1902, covers Joseph Smith's birth in 1805 to the end of 1833, including his accounts of his visions and of the origin of the Book of Mormon, the organization of the church in 1830 and the conflicts in Jackson County, Missouri.

40 chapters

• Title page
• Preface
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• IJoseph Smith's Birth and Lineagethe Prophet's First Vision; "This Is My Beloved Son."pp. 1 to 8
• IIThe Visitation of MoroniExistence of the Book of Mormon Made Known.pp. 9 to 17
• IIIThe Nephite Record Delivered to Josephthe Angel's Warning; the Work of Translation.pp. 18 to 31
• IVOliver Cowdery Becomes the Prophet's Scribethe Translation of the Plates Continued.pp. 32 to 38
• VRestoration of the Aaronic PriesthoodFirst Baptisms.pp. 39 to 51
• VIThe Testimony of the Especial Witnesses to the Book of Mormon.pp. 52 to 59
• VIIThe Day Appointed for Organizing the ChurchRevelation on Church Government.pp. 60 to 70
• VIIIThe Book of Mormon Publishedthe Church Organized.pp. 71 to 80
• IXThe Commencement of the Public Ministry of the Church.pp. 81 to 96
• XFurther Molestation at Colesville by MobsThe Revelation Embodying the Vision of Moses.pp. 97 to 105
• XIFurther Light Respecting the SacramentThe Prophet's Removal to Fayette.pp. 106 to 125
• XIILost Books of Ancient ScriptureCommandment to the Church in New York to Move to Ohio.pp. 126 to 139
• XIIIProspects of the Church at the Opening of the Year 1831Removal of the Prophet Joseph from New York to Ohio; Doctrinal Development.pp. 140 to 157
• XIVEffort to Overwhelm the Church by FalsehoodSundry Revelations Leading to Doctrinal Development.pp. 158 to 174
• XVThe Important Conference of June 3rd-6thArrival of the Elders in Western Missouri.pp. 175 to 195
• XVIThe Founding of Zion.pp. 196 to 214
• XVIIThe Apostasy of Ezra BoothPreparations for Publishing the Book of Commandments.pp. 215 to 237
• XVIIIThe Amherst ConferenceThe Vision of the Degrees of Glory in Man's Future Life.pp. 238 to 258
• XIXMob Violence at HiramThe Second Journey of the Prophet to Zion, and Return to Kirtland.pp. 259 to 272
• XX"The Evening and Morning Star."pp. 273 to 284
• XXILarger Views on the Doctrine of Priesthood RevealedThe Meeting of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Jun., Brigham Young, and Heber C. Kimball.pp. 285 to 300
• XXIIThe Prophecy on the War of the RebellionThe Olive Leaf; Communication to Mr. Seaton; Warning to Zion.pp. 301 to 321
• XXIIIThe Enjoyment of Spiritual Blessings in the ChurchThe Word of Wisdom.pp. 322 to 333
• XXIVKirtland to Be a Stake of ZionRegulation of Church Affairs in Missouri.pp. 334 to 348
• XXVPreparation for Building the Kirtland TempleTrial and Excommunication of "Doctor" Philastus Hurlburt.pp. 349 to 356
• XXVIThe Plat of the City of ZionIts Temples; Correspondence on Affairs in Zion and Eugene.pp. 357 to 371
• XXVIIPreparations of the Mob in Jackson County to Resort to ViolenceImportant Excerpts from the "Star."pp. 372 to 389
• XXVIIIMob Violence in the Land of Zion.pp. 390 to 406
• XXIXMinor Events in Zion and KirtlandAn Appeal to the Governor of Missouri.pp. 407 to 415
• XXXThe Prophet's Mission to Canada.pp. 416 to 425
• XXXIExpulsion of the Saints from Jackson County.pp. 426 to 440
• XXXIIRemembrance of Canada SaintsCorrespondence and Petition Relative to Missouri Affairs.pp. 441 to 452
• XXXIIIThe Prophet's Sympathy for the Exiled SaintsReasons for Their Expulsion from Zion.pp. 453 to 464
• XXXIVA Press Established at KirtlandBlessings upon the Prophet's Family; Responsibility for Lawless Acts in Missouri.pp. 465 to 471
• XXXVImportant Correspondence on Jackson County Affairs, Chiefly between Leading Officials of the Church in Zion and State Officials of Missouri.pp. 472 to 493
• Index to Volume Ipp. 494 to 508