""A Friend of the Mormons: The Private Papers and Diary of Thomas Leiper Kane"" is a historical book that contains the personal papers and diary of Thomas Leiper Kane, a prominent figure in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also known as the Mormons. Kane was a lawyer, diplomat, and Civil War officer who became a close friend and advocate of the Mormons during their early years in Utah.The book provides a unique perspective on the early history of the LDS Church and its interactions with ...
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""A Friend of the Mormons: The Private Papers and Diary of Thomas Leiper Kane"" is a historical book that contains the personal papers and diary of Thomas Leiper Kane, a prominent figure in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also known as the Mormons. Kane was a lawyer, diplomat, and Civil War officer who became a close friend and advocate of the Mormons during their early years in Utah.The book provides a unique perspective on the early history of the LDS Church and its interactions with the US government and other religious groups. It includes Kane's personal observations and experiences as he worked to mediate conflicts between the Mormons and non-Mormon settlers in Utah, and his efforts to secure legal protections for the Mormon community.The book also offers insight into Kane's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. It reveals his deep commitment to justice and his unwavering dedication to the cause of religious freedom.Overall, ""A Friend of the Mormons"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the LDS Church, the early years of the American West, or the struggle for religious freedom in the United States. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important figures in the history of the Mormon Church, and sheds light on the complex and often tumultuous relationships between different religious and cultural groups in the American West during the 19th century.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.
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Very good(-) Ed. by Oscar Osburn Winther. Illus. 4to, two-toned cloth, corners bumped, upper right corner margins throughout are creased. San Francisco: Gelber-Lilienthal, 1937. One of 500 copies printed by the Grabhorn Press.
