1877 1st ed Mormonism Unveiled John Lee Mountain Meadows Massacre Polygamy LDS
“it being taught by the leaders, and believed by the people, that the right thing to do when a sinner did not repent and obey the Council, was to take the life of the offending party and thus save his or her everlasting soul. This was called Blood Atonement.” John D. Lee, Mormonism unveiled
John D. Lee, a prominent figurehead in the Mormon Church, was a participant in the Mountain Meadows Massacre and the only person tried for this atrocity. Lee was found guilty and put to death by firing squad at Mountain Meadows in 1877. This first edition has 26 engravings throughout, some in color! Engravings included portraits of John D Lee and Joseph Smith, as well as scenes of the Mountain Meadow Massacre.
This first edition is illustrated throughout and features a frontispiece portrait of John Doyle Lee.
1877 1st ed Mormonism Unveiled John Lee Mountain Meadows Massacre Polygamy LDS
“it being taught by the leaders, and believed by the people, that the right thing to do when a sinner did not repent and obey the Council, was to take the life of the offending party and thus save his or her everlasting soul. This was called Blood Atonement.” John D. Lee, Mormonism unveiled
John D. Lee, a prominent figurehead in the Mormon Church, was a participant in the Mountain Meadows Massacre and the only person tried for this atrocity. Lee was found guilty and put to death by firing squad at Mountain Meadows in 1877. This first edition has 26 engravings throughout, some in color! Engravings included portraits of John D Lee and Joseph Smith, as well as scenes of the Mountain Meadow Massacre.
This first edition is illustrated throughout and features a frontispiece portrait of John Doyle Lee.
Item number: #3540
Price: $550
LEE, John D.
Mormonism unveiled; or, The life and confessions of the late Mormon bishop, John D. Lee
St. Louis, Bryan, Brand, 1877
Details:
- Collation complete with all pages: 406p
- 13 illustrations including frontis
- Language: English
- Binding: cloth hardcover; tight and secure
- Size: ~5in X 6in (21.5cm x 15cm)
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3540
Categories
Americana, American History
Religion
Authors
LEE, John D.
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete