SIGNED! Murder of the Mormon Prophet: Political Prelude to Death of Joseph Smith

Description: SIGNED! Murder of the Mormon Prophet: Political Prelude to Death of Joseph Smith LDS _________________________________ Murder of the Mormon Prophet: Political Prelude to the Death of Joseph SmithEborn Books Mormon Library Seriesby LeGrand L. BakerPublished by Eborn Books (2006)FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER w DUST JACKET, SIGNED BY AUTHOR, LeGRAND L. BAKER Condition:LIKE NEW 1st Edition Hardcover Book with Dust Jacket SIGNED BY AUTHOR, LeGRAND L. BAKER! The binding is tight and all 812 pages within are bright white with NO WRITING, UNDERLINING, HIGH-LIGHTING, RIPS, TEARS, BENDS OR FOLDS. The covers look perfect! The dust jacket is in near perfect condition, as can be seen in my photos. The dust jacket is now inside of a Mylar cover to keep this beautiful gem in awesome condition for generations to come. You will be happy with this one! Always handled and packaged with care! Buy with confidence from a seller who takes the time to show you the details and not use just stock photos. Please check out all my pictures and email with any questions! Thanks for looking! About the Book:The Murder of the Mormon Prophet by LeGrand Baker offers a political prelude to the death of Joseph Smith, providing a national and local context that helps make better sense of Smith's life and the Nauvoo community. This groundbreaking book, which took 30 years to complete and spans over 800 pages, presents a comprehensive and detailed look at the period preceding the Prophet’s martyrdom. The book examines the Anti-Mormon network that planned the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith and the expulsion of the Saints from Illinois. It identifies key players and their involvement, providing clear evidence of Governor Ford’s early involvement in the murder plans. An extensive legal analysis concludes that the charges of treason against Joseph Smith were completely without foundation. Baker also offers an in-depth analysis of the “freedom of the press” issue related to the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor. Contrary to what has often been written, the question of freedom of the press was not a significant issue at the time. The book examines about 250 newspapers throughout the United States and the Republic of Texas to demonstrate the actual mood of the nation regarding Joseph Smith and the Mormons. The depth of this research reveals a perspective quite different from what historians have typically represented. The book also follows Joseph Smith’s candidacy for President of the United States, showing that his candidacy was taken very seriously by the nation. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive index and a final chapter that provides a fascinating and exhaustive look at obituaries published in newspapers throughout the country after the martyrdom. This book is a significant contribution to the understanding of the historical and political context of Joseph Smith's life and death. Copyright © 2018-2024 TDM Inc. The photos and text in this listing are copyrighted. I spend lots of time writing up my descriptions and despise it when un-original losers cut and paste my descriptions in as their own. It is against ebay policy and if you are caught, you will be reported to ebay and could be sued for copyright infringement and damages.

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