Description

Biographical Sketches of Joseph Smith the Prophet and His Progenitors for Many Generations is a book written by Lucy Smith, the mother of Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of Joseph Smith's ancestors, including his parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, as well as his own life story.The book begins with an introduction by Lucy Smith, in which she describes her own life and how she came to know her son, Joseph. She then goes on to provide a detailed account of Joseph's life, including his childhood, his religious experiences, and his eventual founding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Throughout the book, Lucy Smith also provides information about the early history of the Latter-day Saint movement, including its persecution and eventual migration to the western United States. She also includes personal anecdotes and stories about her family and their experiences as members of the Church.Overall, Biographical Sketches of Joseph Smith the Prophet and His Progenitors for Many Generations provides a unique perspective on the life and legacy of Joseph Smith and his family, as well as the early history of the Latter-day Saint movement.The Following Pages, Embracing Biographical Sketches And The Genealogy Of Joseph Smith, The Prophet, And His Progenitors, Were Mostly Written Previous To The Death Of The Prophet, And Under His Personal Inspection.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.