An Illinois Martyrdom

An Illinois Martyrdom is a book written by Frank H. Dugan. It tells the story of the murder of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Carthage, Illinois, in 1844. The book explores the events leading up to the murder, including the tensions between the Mormons and the non-Mormon residents of Illinois, as well as the political and social pressures that contributed to the violence. Dugan also examines the aftermath of the murder, including the trial of the accused killers and the impact of Smith's death on the Mormon community. The book provides a detailed and nuanced account of a pivotal moment in American religious history, shedding light on the complex relationships between religion, politics, and violence.Article From Papers In Illinois History And Transactions For The Year 1938.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.