The City of the Mormons; or, Three Days at Nauvoo, in 1842 (eBook)

Unveiling Nauvoo: A Journey Through Mormon Life in 1842

Henry Caswall (Autor)

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2020
145 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406610069-8 (EAN)

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In "The City of the Mormons; or, Three Days at Nauvoo, in 1842," Henry Caswall offers a vivid and critical account of his experiences in the burgeoning city of Nauvoo, Illinois, during a pivotal moment in Mormon history. Caswall employs a travel narrative style rich in descriptive detail and social commentary, painting a complex portrait of the community, its practices, and its charismatic leader, Joseph Smith. This work serves both as a firsthand report and as a lens into the broader cultural and religious tensions of the period, situated within the context of 19th-century American religious movements. Henry Caswall, an Anglican cleric, ventured to Nauvoo during a time of significant upheaval for both the Mormons and the broader American society. His critical eye, shaped by his religious background and the prevailing skepticism towards radical religious sects, allows him to document the city'Äôs social dynamics and the fervent religious conviction of its inhabitants. Caswall'Äôs narrative reflects his own ambivalence towards the burgeoning Mormon community, which informs his unique perspective throughout the text. This book is recommended for anyone interested in American religious history, the sociology of faith communities, or the intricacies of early Mormonism. Caswall'Äôs candid observations provide invaluable insights into a pivotal community at the crossroads of American culture and spirituality, making this work essential for scholars and general readers alike.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.4.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum
• Schlagworte: 19th century religious movements • 19th century travel • American religions • American religious history • clergyman perspective • cultural dynamics • firsthand observations • historical narrative • Ill. • Illinois • Mormon community • Mormon history • mormons • Nauvoo • Nauvoo history • Religious Community • religious persecution • Religious Practices • religious sects • Transcendental exploration • Travel Literature • travel memoirs • Utah settlement