Publisher's Synopsis
""The History of the Mormon Joseph Smith"" is a book written by Lucy Mack Smith, the mother of Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Lucy Mack Smith was a devoted member of the church and her book provides a detailed account of the life of her son, Joseph Smith, from his childhood to his death. The book covers Joseph Smith's religious experiences, including the visions he had as a young man that led to the founding of the church, the translation of the Book of Mormon, and the establishment of the church in Nauvoo, Illinois. Lucy Mack Smith also shares personal anecdotes about her son's life, including his marriage to Emma Hale and his relationship with his family. The book is an important historical document for those interested in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the life of Joseph Smith.1945. The life's story contained in this volume, by Lucy Mack Smith, mother of the Prophet Joseph Smith, is one of the most beautiful narratives and yet one of the most tragic in our Church literature. Never did a woman pour forth the true feelings of her heart with more sincerity; expressing her gratitude to God for the blessing she had received; acknowledging His hand in the trials she had suffered and in the persecutions she had endured. It is the record of a great, true Christian life; a record which will be read and reread with interest, by men and women who seek inspiration, guidance and comfort for their own lives throughout many generations to come.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.
