Description
Brigham Young And His Wives
“And the True Story of Plural Marriage.”
With Photographs
First Edition
The book explores the life of Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his practice of plural marriage. Stewart delves into the history of the church and the reasons behind the practice of plural marriage, which was controversial and often misunderstood. He examines the lives of Young’s wives, who were strong and independent women in their own right, and the challenges they faced in a society that did not accept their lifestyle.The book also explores the legal battles and political turmoil that surrounded the practice of plural marriage, including the infamous Edmunds-Tucker Act of 1887, which effectively outlawed polygamy in the United States.
Author: John J Stewart, who was an associate professor of English and Journalism, as well as Editor of Publications at Utah State University. Also known for his writings on Mormonism vs Communism, the Eternal Gift, and more.
Published: 1961
Publisher: Mercury Publications, Salt Lake City
99 Pages
Approx 7.5″ x 5″
This book is in good condition. It has some wear along the edges of the cover, shown in pictures.
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