Mormonism unveiled : the life and confession of John D. Lee and the complete life of Brigham Young /
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| Author / Creator: | Lee, John D. (John Doyle), 1812-1877. |
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| Edition: | University of New Mexico Press ed. |
| Imprint: | Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, 2008. |
| Description: | 421 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7246185 |
Table of Contents:
- Publisher's Preface
- Introductory
- Chapter I. A Stormy Beginning
- Early Life of Lee
- Death of his Mother
- Hardships and Trials
- Becomes a Mail Carrier In the Wilds of Missouri at an Early Age
- Is a Stage Driver
- Abandons the business
- Reflections upon the condition of the Country
- Chapter II. The Industrious Young Man
- Remains on his Uncle's Farm
- Volunteers in the Black Hawk War
- Goes to St. Louis
- Engages as Fireman on a Steamer
- Cholera Experience
- Finds a Friend
- Goes to Galena and enters a Store as Clerk
- Adventures with the Miners
- Anecdote of Ulysses Grant
- Lee Marries Agathe Ann Woolsey
- Chapter III. Lee Becomes a Mormon
- In 1836 Lee first hears the Mormon Doctrine Preached
- Embraces the Doctrine of Mormonism
- Sells out and Removes his Family to Far West, Mo.
- Is Baptized and Joins the Church
- Fight at Gallatin, at the Polls
- The People Consecrate their Property to God
- Chapter IV. The Saints are Beset with Troubles
- The Saints Decline to give up their Property to the Church
- Troubles Between the Saints and Gentiles
- Companies of Armed Men are formed for Driving Out the Mormons
- A Providential Warning
- Conflicts between the Saints and Gentiles
- Chapter V. The Mormon War in Missouri
- Death of Capt. Patton
- Rebuke of the Prophet
- Description of the Prophet Continued Troubles with the Gentiles
- Massacre at Haughn's Mill
- Miraculous Cure of Isaac Laney, in Answer to Prayer
- Cowardice of Col. Hinkle
- Surrender of Joseph Smith, the Prophet
- The Saints Surrender and are Disarmed
- Terms of the Surrender
- Chapter VI. Lee Locates the Garden of Eden
- Account of the Surrender Continued
- Lee refuses to Abandon his Faith
- Returns to his Home
- Finds his House Burned and Property Destroyed
- Temple Block
- Garden of Eden
- Site of the Altar Built by Adam
- Suffering during the Winter
- Lee is ordained to the Priesthood
- Holy Patriarchal Blessing
- Chapter VII. The Saints Gather at Nauvoo
- Lee returns to Illinois
- Goes on a Mission to Preach
- Lively Experiences by the way
- Is Strengthened of God and Resists Temptation
- False Doctrines taught by Brigham Young, and their Degrading Tendencies Preaches in Tennessee
- Beholds a Vision which is realized
- Mission is Successful
- Organizes Branch Churches
- Returns to Illinois
- Chapter VIII. Lee Continues His Missionary Work
- Spends the Winter at Home
- Foundation of the Temple laid at Nauvoo
- Teachings of the Prophet
- Lee builds a Home in Nauvoo
- Goes on a Mission in 1841
- Resumes his Labors in Tennessee
- Makes many Converts
- Holds a Series of Discussions
- Chapter IX. Mormonism - its Doctrines and How it Originated
- Lee holds a Discussion with Parson Hall
- Identity of the Ten Tribes of Israel with the American Indians shown
- Divine Origin of the Book of Mormon
- Lee holds another and final Discussion with Rev. Cantrell
- Many Converts are Baptized and added to the Church
- Chapter X. Lee Casts Out Devils and Does Other Wonderful Works
- He goes to Jackson County and holds a public Discussion
- Wonderful Manifestation of Divine Power
- Lee rebukes Evil Spirits and they are still
- Casts out Devils from Mark Young
- Returns to Nauvoo
- Visits Friends
- Condition of Zion
- Denunciation of Brigham Young
- Chapter XI. A Tennessee Planter Makes it Hot for Parson Lee
- Lee returns to Tennessee to Preach
- Is kindly received
- Goes to Nashville
- Preaches in the Country
- Is assailed by Mob
- Baptizes the Wife of Col. Tucker
- The Colonel Hunts him with a Loaded Rifle
- Escapes from the County to avoid arrest
- Returns to Nauvoo
- Chapter XII. Matters of Peculiar Interest at Nauvoo
- Affairs at Nauvoo
- The Nauvoo Legion organized
- Building of the Hall of the Seventies
- The Devil Enraged
- The Doctrine of Plural or Celestial Marriage first taught
- Domestic Troubles among the Saints
- Joseph Smith becomes a Candidate for the Presidency of the U. S.
- Lee goes to Kentucky on an Electioneering Tour
- The Assassination of the Prophet Causes his return to Nauvoo
- Chapter XIII. Death of Joseph Smith - Some of Brigham Young's Crimes
- Assasination of Joseph Smith and his Brother Hyrum
- Causes of the Assasination
- Successor of the Prophet
- Brigham Young Chosen
- He Steals the Inheritance of Young Joseph
- Lee is appointed to various Offices of Trust and Honor
- Assasination of Erwin by orders of Brigham Young
- Secret Murders and Robberies by the Saints
- Teachings of the Church
- Arrogance and Oppressions of Brigham Young
- Chapter XIV. Inside View of Polygamy and the Doctrine of Sealing
- Celestial Marriage taught and practiced
- Lee embraces the Doctrine and takes a number of Wives
- Troubles with the Gentiles
- The Saints prepare to Emigrate
- Baptisms, Washings and Anointings in the Temple
- Chapter XV. The Saints Move Westward
- Reminiscences of the Prophet Joseph
- His Fourth of July Toast
- Lee removes his Family from Nauvoo
- Great sacrifices of Property by the Saints to get away
- Brigham Young blesses Lee
- The Saints move through Iowa
- Lee restores a Blind Man to Sight
- Settlements established at Garden Grove and Pisgah
- Arrival at Council Bluffs
- The Missouri River crossed
- Chapter XVI. Lee Goes on an Expedition to Santa Fe
- The Saints prepare to go into Winter Quarters
- Lee is sent to the Mormon Battalion at Santa Fe to bring back the Soldiers' pay
- A Long and Dangerous Journey and safe Return
- Follows an Invisible Guide
- Miraculous Deliverance from Indians
- Safe Arrival
- Finds his family suffering
- Chapter XVII. Lee is Treated Badly by the "Brethren"
- In camp
- Angry words with Brigham Young
- Gives an account of his Trip and Pays over the Money
- Contrast, 1847 and 1877
- Opens a Store at Winter Quarters
- Is Sealed to a number of Wives
- Summer Quarters laid out
- Life on the Border
- Bravery of Lee's Wives
- Jealousy of the Brethren
- Murmurings of the Saints against Lee
- Ingratitude and Heartlessness of Brigham Young
- Chapter XVIII. Last Confession and Statement of John D. Lee
- Closing events of Lee's Life
- Startling Revelations of Crimes and Church Secrets, implicating Brigham Young and the Mormon Leaders
- The Mountain Meadows Massacre, and all the particulars thereof
- Chapter XIX. Confession Continued and Concluded, March 16, 1877, Seven Days Prior to his Execution
- More Startling Revelations
- Going "Over the Rim of the Basin"
- Brigham goes to God with his crimes, and is strengthened in a Vision
- A bully Warrior
- A model Indian Agent
- Brigham preaches a Red hot Sermon
- The Old Boss on his travels
- Brigham betrays Lee
- Tricks of "Dirty Fingered Jake Hamblin"
- Some Blood Atonements
- Some "Holy" men and their deeds
- Exploits of the "Destroying Angels"
- Shocking Barbarities
- End of Confession
- Chapter XX. Arrest of John D. Lee by WM. Stokes, Deputy U.S. Marshal
- Brigham imagines he is going to be Assassinated
- Lively Adventures of the Deputy Marshal
- Hunting Lee in his Stronghold
- Efforts of his sons to prevent his Arrest
- Lee to found concealed in a pen, and is Arrested
- A pungent Toast by one of his Daughters
- The journey to Beaver City
- Chapter XXI. Trial of Lee at Beaver City, Utah Territory, September 1876
- Depositions of Brigham Young, George A. Smith, ate.
- Witnesses Manufactured to order
- Startling Developments
- Determination of the Mormon Leaders to convict Lee
- Chapter XXII. Trial of Lee Continued
- Testimony of Witnesses
- Getting at the Bottom facts by a circuitous route
- Model Witnesses
- Chapter XXIII. Trial of Lee Concluded
- Conclusion of the Evidence
- Conviction and Sentence of Lee
- Additional facts
- Chapter XXIV. Names and Present Residences
- Of the Mountain Meadows Assassins, as given by Lee
- Chapter XXV.
- Execution of John D. Lee
- Appendix. Life of Brigham Young
- A Remarkable Letter - Mormon Wives Taught that Only Their Husbands Can Resurrect Them
- Lecherous Bishops who marry whole families
- Mormons living as husbands to mothers and daughters, and having children by all
