The City of the Mormons; or, Three Days at Nauvoo, in 1842 by Henry Caswall
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"The City of the Mormons; or, Three Days at Nauvoo, in 1842" by Henry Caswall is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book provides a critical examination of the rise of Mormonism, particularly through the author's firsthand observations during his visit to Nauvoo, Illinois, a central hub for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Caswall aims to shed light on what he perceives as the misconceptions
surrounding the Mormon faith and its leader, Joseph Smith, presenting a narrative that combines travelogue with a social critique of the Mormon community. At the start of the narrative, Caswall recounts his journey to Nauvoo, prompted by his observation of English emigrants heading there under the influence of Mormon missionaries. He describes the bustling activity at the St. Louis riverfront, meets anxious converts, and ultimately crosses the Mississippi River to Nauvoo. Once there, he witnesses a Mormon congregation during a service, observes the ongoing construction of the temple, and engages with various members of the community. Throughout his opening observations, he expresses a mix of intrigue and disdain for the practices he encounters, laying the groundwork for his exploration of the religious and societal implications of Mormonism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Caswall, Henry, 1810-1870 |
|---|---|
| Title | The City of the Mormons; or, Three Days at Nauvoo, in 1842 |
| Credits |
Produced by David E. Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F516: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley. |
| Subject | Latter Day Saints -- Illinois |
| Subject | Nauvoo (Ill.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36486 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36486-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 562 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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