Juanita Brooks

A Mormon Chronicle V1: The Diaries Of John D. Lee, 1848-1876 is a book that features the personal diaries of John D. Lee, a prominent figure in the Mormon Church during the mid-19th century. Lee's diaries provide a unique insight into the daily life of a Mormon leader during a time of great upheaval and change in the American West. The book covers a period of almost thirty years, from 1848 to 1876, and includes Lee's experiences as a missionary, pioneer, and leader in the early Mormon settlements in Utah. The diaries also document Lee's involvement in the infamous Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic event in which a group of emigrants passing through Utah were attacked and killed by a group of Mormons and Native Americans. This book offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a complex and controversial figure in Mormon history, and sheds light on the challenges faced by early Mormon pioneers as they struggled to establish their communities in the American West. 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.

A Mormon Chronicle V2: The Diaries Of John D. Lee, 1848-1876 is a book that chronicles the life and experiences of John D. Lee, a prominent member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and a key figure in the Mormon pioneer movement. The book is the second volume in a series that compiles Lee's diaries, which offer a unique perspective on the early history of the LDS Church and the settlement of the American West. The diaries cover a period of nearly 30 years, from 1848 to 1876, and provide a detailed account of Lee's personal and professional life during this time. Lee was a member of the LDS Church's Council of Fifty and played a significant role in the Mormon settlement of southern Utah. He was also involved in several controversial events, including the Mountain Meadows Massacre, in which a group of Mormon settlers killed a wagon train of non-Mormon immigrants. The book offers readers an intimate look into Lee's thoughts, feelings, and experiences, as well as his interactions with other prominent figures in the LDS Church and the American West. It also provides valuable insight into the social, political, and religious climate of the time, as well as the challenges and triumphs of the early Mormon pioneers. Overall, A Mormon Chronicle V2: The Diaries Of John D. Lee, 1848-1876 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the LDS Church, the settlement of the American West, and the complex and often controversial figure of John D. Lee. 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.

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The Mountain Meadows Massacre is a non-fiction book written by Juanita Brooks. The book is a detailed account of the events leading up to and the aftermath of the Mountain Meadows Massacre, which occurred on September 11, 1857, in southern Utah. The massacre was a brutal attack on a wagon train of emigrants from Arkansas, who were traveling through Utah on their way to California. The emigrants were ambushed by a group of Mormon settlers and Native Americans, resulting in the deaths of 120 men, women, and children. Brooks meticulously researched the events leading up to the massacre, including the tensions between the Mormons and the federal government, the role of Brigham Young in the massacre, and the motivations of the Mormon settlers involved. She also provides a detailed account of the massacre itself, including the methods used by the attackers and the aftermath of the attack. The book is considered a seminal work on the Mountain Meadows Massacre and is often cited as a primary source on the subject. Brooks' research and writing have been praised for their accuracy and attention to detail, and the book remains a valuable resource for historians and scholars studying the massacre and its impact on Utah and American history. 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.

In the Fall of 1857, some 120 California-bound emigrants were killed in lonely Mountain Meadows in southern Utah; only eighteen young children were spared. The men on the ground after the bloody deed took an oath that they would never mention the event again, either in public or in private. The leaders of the Mormon church also counseled silence. The first report, soon after the massacre, described it as an Indian onslaught at which a few white men were present, only one of whom, John D. Lee, was actually named. With admirable scholarship, Mrs. Brooks has traced the background of conflict, analyzed the emotional climate at the time, pointed up the social and military organization in Utah, and revealed the forces which culminated in the great tragedy at Mountain Meadows. The result is a near-classic treatment which neither smears nor clears the participants as individuals. It portrays an atmosphere of war hysteria, whipped up by recitals of past persecutions and the vision of an approaching "army" coming to drive the Mormons from their homes.

Hosea Stout was a participant in the mainstream movement as the newly formed Mormon Church expanded its membership and range. He held numerous positions of responsibility in church, civic, and governmental organizations, including as officer of the militias of Illinois and Utah, attorney general of the state of Deseret and the territory of Utah, and president of the house of the Utah Territorial Legislature. Such positions gave Stout the opportunity to observe and record events of great moment in Mormon history that were outside the reach of many diarists. His records of the territorial legislature offer a more informative and detailed account of the affairs of the legislative assembly than even the official journals of that body. Yet Stout also imbues his diaries with a sense of the familiar, recounting moving experiences from his daily life. This edition of On the Mormon Frontier presents Stout's diary in a single volume, proving that it continues to be an essential work in the study of Mormon and American history.

This classic biography is now in its fourth USU Press printing. It is unparalleled in providing a thorough and accurate account of John D Lee's involvement in the tragic 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre.

Juanita Brooks became one of the best-known historians of Mormon and Utah history. Her autobiography is a valuable source of information on early southern Utah and Mormon history.

In the Fall of 1857, some 120 California-bound emigrants were killed in lonely Mountain Meadows in southern Utah; only eighteen young children were spared. The men on the ground after the bloody deed took an oath that they would never mention the event again, either in public or in private. The leaders of the Mormon church also counseled silence. The first report, soon after the massacre, described it as an Indian onslaught at which a few white men were present, only one of whom, John D. Lee, was actually named. With admirable scholarship, Mrs. Brooks has traced the background of conflict, analyzed the emotional climate at the time, pointed up the social and military organization in Utah, and revealed the forces which culminated in the great tragedy at Mountain Meadows. The result is a near-classic treatment which neither smears nor clears the participants as individuals. It portrays an atmosphere of war hysteria, whipped up by recitals of past persecutions and the vision of an approaching ""army"" coming to drive the Mormons from their homes.

Now in its eighth printing, Emma Lee is the classic biography of one of John D. Lee's plural wives. Emma experienced the best and worst of polygamy and came as near to the Mountain Meadows Massacre as anyone could without participating firsthand.