The Rocky Mountain Saints is a comprehensive historical account of the Mormon religion and its leaders, from the first vision of Joseph Smith to the last courtship of Brigham Young. Written by T. B. H. Stenhouse, a former member of the Mormon Church who later became a critic, the book covers the early years of the religion, including the formation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the persecution of its members, and the eventual migration to Utah. Stenhouse provides detailed descriptions of the beliefs and practices of the Mormons, as well as their political and social impact on the western United States. He also delves into the personal lives of the religion's leaders, including their marriages, relationships, and controversies. The Rocky Mountain Saints offers a fascinating and informative look at one of America's most influential religious movements.Including The Story Of The Hand-Cart Emigrations, The Mormon War, The Mountain-Meadow Massacre, The Reign Of Terror In Utah, The Doctrine Of Human Sacrifice, The Political, Domestic, Social And Theological Influences Of The Saints, The Facts Of Polygamy, The Colonization Of The Rocky Mountains And The Development Of The Great Mineral Wealth Of The Territory Of Utah.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.