From Plowboy to Mormon Prophet: Being a Short History of Joseph Smith for Children

By William A. Morton

Book Overview

From Plowboy to Mormon Prophet: Being a Short History of Joseph Smith for Children is a book written by William A. Morton. The book is a brief biography of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon Church. The story begins with Joseph's childhood as a simple farm boy in Vermont and follows his life as he receives visions and revelations from God, becomes a prophet, and leads his followers to the promised land in Utah. The book is written in an easy-to-understand language and is aimed at children, making it a great resource for parents who want to teach their children about the history of the Mormon Church. The book also includes illustrations that help bring the story to life. Overall, From Plowboy to Mormon Prophet is an engaging and informative read that provides a glimpse into the life of one of the most influential religious figures in American history.1938. This delightful volume contains the stories that children love to hear and to read. That which is read is understood and appreciated. The stories in this volume are of real worth to our children and to our grown-ups, being a short history of Joseph Smith and the origin of the Book of Mormon. Partial Contents: Birth of Joseph Smith; Joseph Receives the Plates; The Aaronic Priesthood Restored; The First Miracle; Mission to the Lamanites; The Foundation of Zion Laid; What Happened on the Way to Kirtland; Zion's Camp; The Book of Abraham; The British Mission Opened; The Prophet Joseph in Richmond Jail; and others.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: 1162732881
• ISBN13: 9781162732886
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"