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Last Pioneer : John Taylor, a Mormon Prophet by Samuel W. Taylor (1999, Trade Paperback)
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Explore the life of John Taylor, a pivotal figure in Mormon history, with "Last Pioneer: John Taylor, a Mormon Prophet." Written by Samuel W. Taylor, this biography delves into the religious and historical significance of its subject, offering insight into the life within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This trade paperback edition, published by Signature Books, LLC in 1999, provides a comprehensive look at Taylor's life and contributions. With 416 pages of detailed content, it measures 9 inches in length, 6 inches in width, and has a height of 1.9 inches. It's a valuable resource for those interested in Christianity, specifically the Mormon faith, as well as US state and local history.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSignature Books, LLC
ISBN-101560851155
ISBN-139781560851158
eBay Product ID (ePID)172106
Product Key Features
Book TitleLast Pioneer : John Taylor, a Mormon Prophet
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicChristianity / Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon), United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Religious, General
Publication Year1999
FeaturesReprint
GenreReligion, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorSamuel W. Taylor
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.9 in
Item Weight22.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-004090
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromNinth Grade
Dewey Decimal289.3/092 B
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisWhen a Mormon missionary stopped by the Taylor home in 1836, Leonora was more interested than was John. However, John was the one who finally decided to move from Toronto to church headquarters in Ohio, and it was John s commitment that survived their temple worship experience there, when it was disrupted by several pistol- and bowie-knife-wielding apostles.As half the church fell away in Ohio, the Taylors escaped to Missouri with the faithful, just in time for the 1838 Mormon War. John s role became that of an advocate with Congress to convince them that it was the non-Mormons who had sacked the county seat and burned their own homes, for instance. As a literary experience, this was good preparation for later editorships of church newspapers in Illinois, New York, and Liverpool.From his personal letters and speeches, and from the diaries and reminiscences of associates, vivid images of Taylor s life appear: his children crossing the Missouri River on the backs of oxen bulls; one of his ten plural wives packing a piano instead of a cookstove for the trip and then later regretting it; and Native Americans teaching him how to burn a cricket-infested field, gather the roasted insects, and grind the carcasses into flour.Taylor s eventual tenure as church president was spent on the dodge from federal marshals, and prior to that he often lived out of a suitcase, rotating from one of his sixteen families to the next. Among his greatest achievements was the settlement of as much territory as was colonized by his more famous predecessor, Brigham Young. Taylor was also a visionary man. His personal spirituality led the church through one of its most turbulent times; his revelations later inspired the Mormon fundamentalist schism, as well. This controversy, mingled with the drama of internecine power struggles and interpersonal conflict, makes The Last Pioneer suspenseful and largely unforgettable.", When a Mormon missionary stopped by the Taylor home in 1836, Leonora was more interested than was John. However, John was the one who finally decided to move from Toronto to church headquarters in Ohio, and it was John's commitment that survived their temple worship experience there, when it was disrupted by several pistol- and bowie-knife-wielding apostles. As half the church fell away in Ohio, the Taylors escaped to Missouri with the faithful, just in time for the 1838 Mormon War. John's role became that of an advocate with Congress--to convince them that it was the non-Mormons who had sacked the county seat and burned their own homes, for instance. As a literary experience, this was good preparation for later editorships of church newspapers in Illinois, New York, and Liverpool., When a Mormon missionary stopped by the Taylor home in 1836, Leonora was more interested than was John. However, John was the one who finally decided to move from Toronto to church headquarters in Ohio, and it was John's commitment that survived their temple worship experience there, when it was disrupted by several pistol- and bowie-knife-wielding apostles. As half the church fell away in Ohio, the Taylors escaped to Missouri with the faithful, just in time for the 1838 Mormon War. John's role became that of an advocate with Congress--to convince them that it was the non-Mormons who had sacked the county seat and burned their own homes, for instance. As a literary experience, this was good preparation for later editorships of church newspapers in Illinois, New York, and Liverpool. From his personal letters and speeches, and from the diaries and reminiscences of associates, vivid images of Taylor's life appear: his children crossing the Missouri River on the backs of oxen "bulls"; one of his ten plural wives packing a piano instead of a cookstove for the trip and then later regretting it; and Native Americans teaching him how to burn a cricket-infested field, gather the roasted insects, and grind the carcasses into flour. Taylor's eventual tenure as church president was spent "on the dodge" from federal marshals, and prior to that he often lived out of a suitcase, rotating from one of his sixteen families to the next. Among his greatest achievements was the settlement of as much territory as was colonized by his more famous predecessor, Brigham Young. Taylor was also a visionary man. His personal spirituality led the church through one of its most turbulent times; his revelations later inspired the Mormon fundamentalist schism, as well. This controversy, mingled with the drama of internecine power struggles and interpersonal conflict, makes The Last Pioneer suspenseful and largely unforgettable.
LC Classification NumberBX8695.T3T39 1998
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- Jan 27, 2020
Poorly documented to primary sources
Seems biased. Written my son of an apostle who was removed from the quorum for not letting go of polygamy after John Taylor’s death. Seemed like his family has an offended perspective. Way written difficult to discern between primary sources and authors opinion.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
