Brigham Young at Home (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417968718)

""Brigham Young at Home"" is a biographical work written by Clarissa Young Spencer, the granddaughter of Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book provides a detailed account of Brigham Young's personal life, including his family relationships, daily routines, and domestic habits. Spencer delves into Young's childhood, his courtship and marriage to his wives, and his role as a father to his many children. She also describes his leadership style and the ways in which he managed his household and the community of Salt Lake City. The book is based on personal journals and letters written by Brigham Young and his family members, as well as interviews with those who knew him. It provides a unique insight into the life of a prominent figure in Mormon history and the early settlement of the American West.1940. Illustrated with Photographs. Brigham Young at Home is a valuable addition to the history of the home life of pioneer days. Reared in the famous Beehive House, Mrs. Spencer has carried with her through life the patient, loving influence of her parents. As she goes back in memory to the old home, she revives the scenes and varied events which filled her childhood days. She tells of the amusements of the children and the tender solicitation that President Young always had for the members of his family. Simple and straightforward, he was generous and patient, and the day was always begun with a solemn prayer to God. Nature gave to President Young a resolute will, a keen intellect, and a forceful individuality, with which he met the problems of Church and State. In the home, he was happy when he could lay aside the business of his high office, and take part in the play and mirth of the children. Contents: Life with Father; The Beehive House; Father's Wives; The Utah War; Indian Friends and Foes; Schools; The Theatre; Social Affairs; Holidays; Visitors; Early-Day Communication; Manufacturing; and Empire Building.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.

Author: Clarissa Young Spencer, Mabel Harmer
ISBN-10: 1417968710
ISBN-13: 9781417968718
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2004
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d