"Examines Brigham Young, including his childhood and early life, becoming the leader of the Mormon Church, leading his followers to the Great Salt Lake, his family, and his legacy as an American pioneer"--Provided by publisher.

Brigham Young and the Expansion of the Mormon Faith addresses such controversial issues as the practice of polygamy (Young himself had fifty-five wives), relations and conflicts between Mormons and Indians, and the circumstances and ...

This book reflects the desire of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to deepen the doctrinal understanding of Church members and to awaken within them a greater desire to know the things of God.

Brigham Young was a rough-hewn craftsman from New York whose impoverished and obscure life was electrified by the Mormon faith.

This book will be a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex, uniquely American origins of a church that now counts over 15 million members worldwide.

A fictional account of Mormon life under Young.

A book to challenge the status quo, spark a debate, and get people talking about the issues and questions we face as a country!