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Paperback. Condición: New. Brand new softcover book! ; As federal impact heightened in Utah, antagonism outside the territory was also evident. Anti-polygamy legislation was enforced by federal appointees leading eventually to the infamous Utah Commission and the disfranchisement of LDS men from the political system. Antipathy towards Mormonism was mounting from other religions, financial interests and from federal government officials. Spurring national sentiment against the Saints, the Republican Party boasted that it would eradicate the "twin relics of barbarism: " first slavery and then polygamy. Following the horrors of Missouri and Nauvoo, other killings took place after members of the Church moved west - notably those of Parley P. Pratt and Joseph Standing. In this book, John Nicholson retells the murder of Joseph Standing from the vantage of Elder Standing's missionary companion and future Apostle Rudger Clawson - who eventually went to the United States Supreme Court and argued the First Amendment "test case"in favor of the freedom to practice polygamy. Information for this book was gleaned while the author and Elder Clawson were serving time together in the Utah Penitentiary for practicing plural marriage. Following the account of Joseph Standing, the author reviews the cases and personalities of the LDS prisoners encarcerated with him. ; 5" x 8"; 160 pages.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Brand new softcover book! ; As federal impact heightened in Utah, antagonism outside the territory was also evident. Anti-polygamy legislation was enforced by federal appointees leading eventually to the infamous Utah Commission and the disfranchisement of LDS men from the political system. Antipathy towards Mormonism was mounting from other religions, financial interests and from federal government officials. Spurring national sentiment against the Saints, the Republican Party boasted that it would eradicate the "twin relics of barbarism: " first slavery and then polygamy. Following the horrors of Missouri and Nauvoo, other killings took place after members of the Church moved west - notably those of Parley P. Pratt and Joseph Standing. In this book, John Nicholson retells the murder of Joseph Standing from the vantage of Elder Standing's missionary companion and future Apostle Rudger Clawson - who eventually went to the United States Supreme Court and argued the First Amendment "test case"in favor of the freedom to practice polygamy. Information for this book was gleaned while the author and Elder Clawson were serving time together in the Utah Penitentiary for practicing plural marriage. Following the account of Joseph Standing, the author reviews the cases and personalities of the LDS prisoners encarcerated with him. ; 5" x 8"; 160 pages.…

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condición: Muy bien. Idioma español. Ejemplar en muy buen estado.

Decorative Hardcover Cloth. Condición: Good. No Jacket/Not Issued. © 2003 Naval Historical Foundation. 728 pp. A great copy! A true collectible gem! But for a break on spine, well bound copy with clean pages and text. Many photos and illustrations. A very heavy copy. No dust jacket. Over-sized and/or over weight book; may require additional postage. Please note that large and/or heavy items may incur extra shipping charge for both domestic and/or international shipments. All Photography & Illustrations Courtesy of U.S. Navy; Charles J. Ziga (Design); James O. Muschett (Project Editor); John Rilley (Technical Editor); Wendy Leland (Copy Editor); Chris Berlingo (Design Production) (ilustrador).…