| Author |
Linn, William Alexander, 1846-1917 |
| Title |
The Story of the Mormons, from the Date of Their Origin to the Year 1901
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Several Anonymous Volunteers, Dianne Bean, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Story of the Mormons, from the Date of Their Origin to the Year 1901" by William Alexander Linn is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book aims to present a comprehensive and factual history of the Mormon movement and its leaders from its inception to the author's contemporary time, intentionally avoiding the biases found in previous accounts, whether pro-Mormon or anti-Mormon in nature. It delves into the complex narrative surrounding Mormonism, focusing on key figures such as Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, as well as the social, political, and religious implications of their doctrines and practices. At the start of the narrative, Linn discusses the lack of accurate historical documentation about the Mormons, emphasizing the need for a balanced and truthful account. He highlights that prevailing perceptions of Mormonism often revolve around its controversial practice of polygamy and acknowledges the various biases presented in prior literature. The opening chapters introduce Joseph Smith's early life and the context in which he emerged as a prophet, detailing his family's background and how their experiences shaped the founding of the Mormon Church. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration into not just the formation of the church, but also the socio-political struggles faced by its members throughout their early migrations across the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Utah -- History
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| Subject |
Latter Day Saints -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2443 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 21, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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