Excerpt from History of the Late Persecution Inflicted by the State of Missouri Upon the Mormons
The following is a copy ofa declaration, which was signed by the mob at the commencement of their Operations, in 1833; and it may be consid! Ered as their articles of agreement in conspiring against the laws of the land, and the very foundation of that awful scene which has well nigh destroyed a flourishing society of many thousands, and involved the whole state in irretrievable ruin.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a firsthand account of the persecution and displacement endured by a religious community in 19th-century America. The author, writing from the confines of a Missouri prison, recounts the escalating violence and legal injustices faced by his people, the Mormons, at the hands of mobs and complicit state authorities. The narrative sheds light on a dark chapter of American history, exposing the religious intolerance and mob rule that forced the Mormons from their homes and into exile. The author's vivid descriptions of property destruction, family separations, and the anguish of a community under siege offer a poignant reflection on themes of religious freedom, human rights, and the struggle for justice. Despite facing immense adversity, the author and his community find solace in their faith and the belief in a higher purpose. Their resilience in the face of persecution serves as a testament to the enduring human spirit and the unwavering pursuit of religious liberty. Ultimately, this book offers a powerful message about the importance of upholding fundamental rights and the dangers of unchecked prejudice and violence in a society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333544492_0
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