Nightfall At Nauvoo: Rise And Fall Of Mormon City, by Samuel W. Taylor - 1973

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"Nightfall at Nauvoo: The Incredible Story of the Rise and Fall of a Mormon Frontier City" by Samuel W. Taylor provides a compelling narrative of the history of Nauvoo, a significant city in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Published in 1973, the book chronicles the rise of Nauvoo from its establishment by Mormon settlers under the leadership of Joseph Smith to its eventual downfall and the expulsion of the Mormons from the city.

Taylor delves into the complexities of life in Nauvoo, exploring its rapid growth, religious fervor, and the challenges faced by the Mormon community as they sought to build a thriving society in the American frontier. The book examines key events such as the construction of the Nauvoo Temple, the introduction of controversial religious doctrines, and the escalating tensions between Mormons and their non-Mormon neighbors.

As the narrative unfolds, Taylor vividly portrays the political and social turmoil that engulfed Nauvoo, leading to the assassination of Joseph Smith and the subsequent exodus of the Mormons to the Great Salt Lake Valley. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, "Nightfall at Nauvoo" offers readers a vivid portrait of a pivotal chapter in Mormon history, shedding light on the triumphs and tragedies of a frontier city caught in the tumult of religious conflict and societal upheaval.

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- In good condition for its age.

- No noted marginalia.

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