Ezra T. Benson: Pioneer, Statesman, Saint

By John Henry Evans

Book Overview

Ezra T. Benson: Pioneer, Statesman, Saint is a comprehensive biography of Ezra Taft Benson, a prominent figure in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Written by John Henry Evans, this book chronicles Benson's life from his childhood in rural Utah to his service as a missionary in Great Britain, his political career as a member of the Utah State Legislature and the United States Congress, and his eventual calling as an apostle in the LDS Church.Throughout the book, Evans provides detailed accounts of Benson's many accomplishments and contributions to both the Church and the wider community. He also explores Benson's personal life, including his marriage to Flora Smith Amussen and his relationships with his children and grandchildren.In addition to providing a rich portrait of Benson as an individual, Ezra T. Benson: Pioneer, Statesman, Saint also offers insights into the history of the LDS Church and the broader context of American politics and society during Benson's lifetime. Through extensive research and interviews with Benson's family and colleagues, Evans paints a vivid and engaging picture of this remarkable man and his enduring legacy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430451629
• ISBN13: 9781430451624
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"