This Is A New Release Of The Original 1890 Edition.

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1890. Detailing sights and scenes among the Mormons; with remarks on their moral and social economy. The work is intended as a warning against the evils of the Mormon religion. Contents: Utah-Mount Zion-Incidents and First Impressions-Brother Underwood; Glances and Glimpses-Costume-Scenes in the Streets; Burial Scenery-Rural Life-Judge White-His Opinion of Polygamy-The Bright Side of that Institution; Alexander Burnham-His House-Tragic Occurrences-Weddings-Deaths; Different Sentiments-Poor Class of Mormons-Misery of Wives; An Englishman's Opinion-English Emigrants-Their Character; The Mrs. Underwood Jealousies, Misunderstandings and Removal; The Dinner-A New Wife-Jaunt to Grantsville and What I Saw There; Return-Ogden City; Frederick Bathe Mormon Theatre-Mrs. Canceled; The Tabernacle-Form of Mormon Worship-Specimen of Preaching; The Council of Health-Miracles-Dreams and Some Other Things; Removal-My New Landlady-Miss Scott; Conversations With An Elder on Polygamy and the Future of the Mormons-Their National and Social Policy; The Markets of Salt Lake City-Shop-Keepers-Street Venders of Merchandise-Manufactures and Mechanic Arts; Schools-Literature-Introduction to Elder Kimball; Deceptions-Rascalities-Dupes-Impostors-Parley Pratt-His Schemes to Raise Money-A Bereaved Husband and Father; The Mormon Party-Mormon Belles-Incidental Notice of Brigham Young and His Family; and Exterior Influences-Young Men-Dissatisfaction with Polygamy-Changes to be Wrought in the System of Mormonism and How.

1890. Detailing sights and scenes among the Mormons; with remarks on their moral and social economy. The work is intended as a warning against the evils of the Mormon religion. Contents: Utah-Mount Zion-Incidents and First Impressions-Brother Underwood; Glances and Glimpses-Costume-Scenes in the Streets; Burial Scenery-Rural Life-Judge White-His Opinion of Polygamy-The Bright Side of that Institution; Alexander Burnham-His House-Tragic Occurrences-Weddings-Deaths; Different Sentiments-Poor Class of Mormons-Misery of Wives; An Englishman's Opinion-English Emigrants-Their Character; The Mrs. Underwood Jealousies, Misunderstandings and Removal; The Dinner-A New Wife-Jaunt to Grantsville and What I Saw There; Return-Ogden City; Frederick Bathe Mormon Theatre-Mrs. Canceled; The Tabernacle-Form of Mormon Worship-Specimen of Preaching; The Council of Health-Miracles-Dreams and Some Other Things; Removal-My New Landlady-Miss Scott; Conversations With An Elder on Polygamy and the Future of the Mormons-Their National and Social Policy; The Markets of Salt Lake City-Shop-Keepers-Street Venders of Merchandise-Manufactures and Mechanic Arts; Schools-Literature-Introduction to Elder Kimball; Deceptions-Rascalities-Dupes-Impostors-Parley Pratt-His Schemes to Raise Money-A Bereaved Husband and Father; The Mormon Party-Mormon Belles-Incidental Notice of Brigham Young and His Family; and Exterior Influences-Young Men-Dissatisfaction with Polygamy-Changes to be Wrought in the System of Mormonism and How.