Nightfall At Nauvoo: Rise And Fall Of Mormon City, by Samuel W. Taylor

Description: Nightfall At Nauvoo: Rise And Fall Of Mormon City, by Samuel W. Taylor - 1973 3d24 "Nightfall at Nauvoo: The Incredible Story of the Rise and Fall of a Mormon Frontier City" by Samuel W. Taylor provides a compelling narrative of the history of Nauvoo, a significant city in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Published in 1973, the book chronicles the rise of Nauvoo from its establishment by Mormon settlers under the leadership of Joseph Smith to its eventual downfall and the expulsion of the Mormons from the city. Taylor delves into the complexities of life in Nauvoo, exploring its rapid growth, religious fervor, and the challenges faced by the Mormon community as they sought to build a thriving society in the American frontier. The book examines key events such as the construction of the Nauvoo Temple, the introduction of controversial religious doctrines, and the escalating tensions between Mormons and their non-Mormon neighbors. As the narrative unfolds, Taylor vividly portrays the political and social turmoil that engulfed Nauvoo, leading to the assassination of Joseph Smith and the subsequent exodus of the Mormons to the Great Salt Lake Valley. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, "Nightfall at Nauvoo" offers readers a vivid portrait of a pivotal chapter in Mormon history, shedding light on the triumphs and tragedies of a frontier city caught in the tumult of religious conflict and societal upheaval. Item Specific Notes: - In good condition for its age. - No noted marginalia. - Some bending and minor tears of book cover. - Binding a bit loose on page 225. - General statement on used books we sell. All books are in acceptable pre-owned condition with possible cosmetic issues. Please refer to photos for condition. Smoke free home. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages, flawed book binding. Hyrum’s Rare Books: We actively sell as well as purchase Latter-day Saint books, other religious or interesting books, historical artifacts, documents, and other hard to find items. Our core is rare Latter-day Saint (LDS) or Mormon books. Terms: All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders, please message to give a head’s up as to additional shipping on your part, and to have an updated invoice created when finished to reflect combined shipping pricing.

Price: 21.42 USD

Location: Ogden, Utah

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