Mr. Durant Of Salt Lake City: That Mormon

By Ben E. Rich

Book Overview

""Mr. Durant of Salt Lake City: That Mormon"" is a book written by Ben E. Rich. The book is a biography of William James Durant, a prominent figure in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also known as the Mormon Church. Durant was born in England in 1831 and joined the LDS Church in 1849. He emigrated to the United States in 1850 and settled in Utah, where he became a successful businessman and leader in the LDS Church. The book traces Durant's life from his early years in England to his emigration to the United States and his rise to prominence in the LDS Church. It provides a detailed account of his personal and professional life, including his involvement in the construction of the Salt Lake Temple and his role in the establishment of the Deseret News newspaper. The book also explores Durant's relationship with the LDS Church and his views on its teachings and practices. It examines his role in the controversy surrounding the practice of polygamy in the church and his eventual decision to renounce the practice. Overall, ""Mr. Durant of Salt Lake City: That Mormon"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of a prominent figure in the history of the LDS Church. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the church or the life of William James Durant.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: 1417951036
• ISBN13: 9781417951031
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"