Beadle, J. H. (1840-1897) Life in Utah or the mysteries and crimes of Mormonism; being an expose of their secret rites and ceremonies.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05154 Author/Creator: Beadle, J. H. (1840-1897) Place Written: Philadelphia Type: Broadside Date: circa 1870 Pagination: 1 sheet ; 96.2 x 60.7 cm. Order a Copy
Title continues: "WITH A FULL AND AUTHENTIC HISTORY OF POLYGAMY AND THE MORMON SECT, FOR ITS ORIGIN TO THE PRESENT TIME." Illustrated advertisement for a book with this title. Broadside at foot reads: "PLEASE POST THIS UP IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE."
Date from the Library of Congress, but appears to be possibly 1860, based on printing and paper per CH and PR.
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