The book "History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 1" is the first part of a large opus written by the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith, and other authors. This book describes in detail the history of the formation and development of the church in the first years of its existence, starting with the first discoveries and theological ideas that formed the basis of the new religious community. The authors talk about the key events that took place in the life of the church, the discovery of the Holy Scriptures, the construction of temples, missionary activity and other aspects of the spiritual and social life of the church. The book offers the reader a unique opportunity to delve into the history of one of the most famous religious organizations in the world.