Life in Utah or the Mysteries and Crimes of Mormonism

""Life in Utah or The Mysteries and Crimes of Mormonism"" is a book written by J. H. Beadle that exposes the secret rites and ceremonies of the Latter Day Saints, commonly known as Mormons. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Mormonism and the life of Mormons in Utah. It delves into the controversial practices of the religion such as polygamy, and the role of the church in the political and social life of Utah. The author also highlights the crimes and mysteries associated with the religion, including the Mountain Meadows Massacre, where a group of Mormons killed a wagon train of non-Mormon settlers. This book is a critical examination of the Mormon faith and provides a unique perspective on the inner workings of the religion.1870. With a full and authentic history of polygamy and the Mormon sect from its origin to the present time. Beadle, author and editor of the Salt Lake Reporter, was unfriendly to the Mormon Church, a passion that becomes evident in his writings, including this volume. Contents: History from the Founding of Nauvoo till 1843; Mormon Difficulties and Death of the Prophet; Two Years of Strife-Exodus from Illinois; From the Nauvoo Exodus to the Mormon War in Utah; The Bloody Period; Gentiles in Utah; First Views in Utah; Two Weeks in Salt Lake City; Trip to Bear River and Return; The Conference and Its Results; Analysis of Mormon Society; Analysis of Mormon Theology; Theoretical Polygamy-Its History; Practical Polygamy; The Mormon Theocracy; Recusant Sects of Mormons; Geographical Features; Material Resources of Utah; Mormon Mysteries-Their Origin; Present Condition and Prospects; and Redeeming Agencies. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.