Description: This book delves into the world of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Church, offering a firsthand account of his life and practices in Nauvoo, Illinois during the 1840s. The author, an individual who infiltrated Smith's inner circle, presents a scathing exposé of the Prophet's alleged crimes, from counterfeiting and murder to the controversial practice of "spiritual wifery," a form of polygamy practiced in secret. Through a gripping narrative of personal encounters and observations, the author unveils the dark side of the Mormon movement, exposing the power dynamics and manipulation techniques used by Smith to control his followers. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in American religious history, highlighting the power of charisma and deception in shaping faith and wielding influence. This book's unique insider perspective sheds light on the complexities of religious movements, the abuse of power, and the human cost of blind faith. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Adventures and Experience of Joseph H. Jackson : Disclosing the Depths of Mormon Villany Practiced in Nauvoo (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 42 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.1 in
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 2.4 Oz
Author: Joseph H. Jackson
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
