The Mormon Prophet's Tragedy (1905)

The Mormon Prophet's Tragedy is a historical novel written by Orson Ferguson Whitney and published in 1905. The book is a fictionalized account of the events leading up to the assassination of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), and the aftermath of his death. The story is told from the perspective of several characters, including Smith himself, his wife Emma, and his close friend and fellow church leader Brigham Young. The novel begins with the early years of Joseph Smith's life and his discovery of the golden plates that would become the Book of Mormon. It then follows Smith's rise to prominence as the leader of the LDS Church and his struggles to establish a community in Nauvoo, Illinois. The book also explores the tensions between the Mormons and their non-Mormon neighbors, which ultimately led to Smith's arrest and imprisonment. The second half of the novel focuses on the events leading up to Smith's murder and the aftermath of his death. The book depicts the chaos and confusion that ensued in the wake of Smith's assassination, as well as the efforts of Brigham Young and other church leaders to maintain the unity and stability of the LDS Church. Overall, The Mormon Prophet's Tragedy offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the LDS Church. Through its fictionalized account of these events, the book provides readers with a deeper understanding of the complex social, political, and religious dynamics that shaped the early years of the Mormon movement.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.