American Primeval: The Untold Story of the Mountain Meadows Massacre

By Alexis I. Thompson

AMERICAN PRIMEVAL: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE MOUNTAIN MEADOWS MASSACRE takes readers deep into one of the most chilling and hidden chapters of American history. In 1857, a group of Mormon militiamen, driven by a complex mix of religious fervor, paranoia, and conflict with the federal government, carried out a brutal massacre at Mountain Meadows, killing over 120 emigrants traveling through the Utah Territory. The story is shrouded in deception and secrecy, with the true perpetrators covering their tracks for decades by blaming the local Native American tribes.

This gripping narrative unveils the events that led to the massacre, blending historical facts with human drama. It follows Sara Rowell, a determined mother navigating the perilous frontier, and Isaac, a rugged guide with his own tragic past, as they journey through the treacherous landscape of the American West. As tensions escalate and the conflict between settlers, Native tribes, and Mormon militias intensifies, they become unwilling participants in a deadly struggle that will change their lives forever.

AMERICAN PRIMEVAL not only tells the harrowing story of the massacre but explores the broader consequences of religious and territorial conflicts, the price of survival, and the brutal realities of life in the Old West. Through vivid depictions of the treacherous landscapes, the fierce characters, and the relentless violence of the time, this book offers a powerful, untold story that forces readers to reckon with the violent past that shaped the American frontier.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DT4QF1JF
• ISBN13: 9798306962696
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"