- Mormons, Biography, Mormonen, Smith, joseph, jr., 1805-1844
Tells how America's preeminent visionary and prophet, Joseph Smith, formed a new religion, Mormonism, from the ground up. Explores the inner workings of his personality-his personal piety, his temper, his affection for family and friends, and his incredible determination.
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Classical in form, earnest, grave and character-led.
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- earnestironic
- gravecomic
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- Author
- Richard L. Bushman
- First published
- 2005
- Pages
- 740
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Editions
- 2
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781400042708
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