Life Among the Mormons or the Religious, Social, and Political History of the Mormons From Their Origins to the Present Time

The story of the Mormon religion is eloquently laid out in this text through the use of Mormon doctrines, government, and memoirs of the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith. Contents include: birth and parentage of Joseph Smith, the book of doctrines and covenants; first persecutions of the sect; establishment of the sect in Illinois; the prophet's funeral; departure of the Mormons for the Great Salt Lake Valley; Brigham Young's address to the saints throughout the world; Mormonism: its present state, social, political and religious aspects, the book of Mormon. Illustrated.