Dale Morgan on Early Mormonism: Correspondence & A New History
Salt Lake City: Signature Books, 1986. First Edition. 414pp. Octavo [23.5 cm] Burgundy cloth with the title gilt stamped on the backstrip. Near fine/Near fine. Bookplate on the front pastedown. Item #7695
Along with selected correspondence concerning Morgan's views on the history of the Latter-day Saints, this book publishes even scattered draft chapters from Morgan's aborted and untitled multi-volume history of Mormonism. That work, altogether with a monumental history of the American fur trade, Dale intended to be his tandem magnum opus. Dale L. Morgan (1914 – 1971), was an American historian, accomplished researcher, biographer, editor, and critic. He specialized in material on Utah history, Mormon history, the American fur trade, and overland trails. His work is known both for its comprehensive research and accuracy and for the fluid imagery of his prose. Saunders 66.
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