The Mormon Prophet's Tragedy

The Mormon Prophet's Tragedy is a book written by Elder Orson F. Whitney that recounts the tragic events that led to the assassination of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon Church. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to Joseph Smith's death, including the conflicts between the Mormons and their non-Mormon neighbors in Illinois, the formation of the Nauvoo Legion, and the political and religious tensions that eventually led to Smith's imprisonment and his subsequent murder by a mob in Carthage, Illinois. Whitney, who was a prominent member of the Mormon Church and a close friend of Joseph Smith, provides a unique perspective on the events that shaped the early history of the church and the tragic end of its leader. The Mormon Prophet's Tragedy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Mormon Church and the life and legacy of Joseph Smith.1905. This is a review of an article by the late John Hay, published originally in the Atlantic Monthly, on a portion of the Mormon theme written by Whitney who was a member of the Council of Twelve. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.