An edition of Wife no. 19, or, The story of a life in bondage (1876)

Wife No. 19

The Story of a Life in Bondage, Being a Complete Exposé of Mormonism, and Revealing the Sorrows, Sacrifices and Sufferings of Women in Polygamy

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An edition of Wife no. 19, or, The story of a life in bondage (1876)

Wife No. 19

The Story of a Life in Bondage, Being a Complete Exposé of Mormonism, and Revealing the Sorrows, Sacrifices and Sufferings of Women in Polygamy

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  • 6 Want to read

The true story behind David Ebershoff’s bestseller “The 19th Wife”!

At the age of 24, Ann Eliza Webb was forced into marriage with Brigham Young, her spiritual leader and the 67-year-old president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. By her own count, she was his 19th wife. Less than five years later, she filed for divorce on the grounds of neglect, cruel treatment, and desertion – and shocked the tight-knit Mormon community by winning the case. Excommunicated from the church, she traveled the country, speaking out against polygamy and Mormonism, and becoming an early advocate for women’s rights in 19th century America. In this autobiography, dedicated to the Mormon Wives of Utah, she published a devastating exposé of the privation, cruelty and violence that were a constant part of their lives. Her story was an immediate best-seller, and remains a gripping read to this day. This ebook edition includes an active table of contents, reflowable text, and 150 illustrations of the people, places and events in Ann Eliza Young’s life.

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Controversial works, Mormons, Mormons and Mormonism, Polygamy, Women's Rights, 19th Wife, Mormon Church, Controversial literature

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Brigham Young (1801-1877)

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Salt Lake City, Utah

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Cover of: Wife No. 19
Wife No. 19: The Story of a Life in Bondage, Being a Complete Exposé of Mormonism, and Revealing the Sorrows, Sacrifices and Sufferings of Women in Polygamy
2012-08-05, Tales End Press
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Cover of: Wife No. 19
Wife No. 19: The Story of a Life in Bondage, Being a Complete Exposé of Mormonism, and Revealing the Sorrows, Sacrifices and Sufferings of Women in Polygamy
2012-08-05, Tales End Press
eBook (EPUB) in English
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Cover of: Wife no.19, or the story of a life in bondage.
Wife no.19, or the story of a life in bondage.: Being a complete exposé of Mormonism, and revealing the sorrows, sacrifices and sufferings of women in polygamy
1876, Dustin, Gilman
in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat
Cover of: Wife no. 19, or the story of a life in bondage.
Wife no. 19, or the story of a life in bondage.: Being a complete exposé of Mormonism, and revealing the sorrows, sacrifices and sufferings of women in polygamy
1876, Dustin, Gilman
Cover of: Wife no. 19, or, The story of a life in bondage
Wife no. 19, or, The story of a life in bondage: being a complete exposé of Mormonism, and revealing the sorrows, sacrifices and sufferings of women in polygamy
1876, Dustin, Gilman & Co.
in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat

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Table of Contents

I. The Days Of My Childhood. – Why I Ever Was A Mormon.
II. Founding The New Religion. – Assassination Of Joseph Smith.
III. The “Revelation On Celestial Marriage.” – Trouble Among The Saints.
IV. After Joseph’s Death. – Brigham Young Elected Prophet.
V. My Father’s Plural Wife. – Childhood In Polygamy.
VI. Forsaking Dear Zion. – We Find A New Home In The Far West.
VII. Our Welcome To “Zion.” – Utah In Early Days.
VIII. Troubles Under The New System.
IX. The Hardships And Perils Of Life In A New Country.
X. The Utah “Reformation.” – “A Reign Of Terror.” – The Blood-Atonement Preached.
XI. “Divine Emigration.” – The Prophet And The Handcart Scheme.
XII. Brigham’s Hand-Cart Scheme, Continued. – Failure Of The “Divine Plan.”
XIII. The Mountain Meadows’ Massacre. – “Vengeance Is Mine: I Will Repay.”
XIV. Betrayed And Murdered. – Trial Of John D. Lee.
XV. The Blood-Atonement. – The Destroying Angels. – Danites And Their Deeds.
XVI. Frightful Deeds Of Blood. – Mormonism In Its True Light.
XVII. Troubles In Our Own Family. – Louise Comes Upon The Scene.
XVIII. Increase Of Polygamy. – Mixed-Up Condition Of Matrimonial Affairs.
XIX. The Mysteries Of Polygamy. – What The Wives Could Tell.
XX. Brigham Builds Wagons By “Inspiration.” – The Church Sets Up A Whiskey-Store.
XXI. Going Through The “Endowment-House.” – I Take The Mysterious Baths.
XXII. We Carry On The Endowment Drama. – I Am Fully Initiated.
XXIII. The Prophet Makes Love To Me. – I Have Other Views.
XXIV. My First Marriage. – A Life’s Mistake.
XXV. Early Married Life. – My Husband And My Mother.
XXVI. After My Divorce. – Affairs At Home.
XXVII. A Walk With The Prophet. – He Makes Love To Me.
XXVIII. How Brigham Young Forced Me To Marry Him.
XXIX. My Marriage With Brigham Young. – How The Other Wives Received Me.
XXX. The Prophet’s Family Circle. – His Wives And Children.
XXXI. The Wives Of The Prophet. – Brother Brigham’s Domestic Troubles.
XXXII. The Prophet’s Favorite Wife. – How He Conducted His Love Affairs.
XXXIII. The Dead Wives Of The Prophet. – He Never Was Known To Shed A Tear.
XXXIV. The Prophet At Home. – How He Looks, Lives, And Acts. – Mormon Philanthropy And Education.
XXXV. Brigham As A Farmer. – My New House. - Taking Boarders.
XXXVI. Breaking The Yoke. – I Leave My Home.
XXXVII. The Divorce Suit. – Proceedings In Court. – Brigham’s Affidavit.
XXXVIII. My Escape From Salt Lake City. – My Public Career.
XXXIX. Church Government. – Mormon Apostles. – The Order Of Enoch.
XL. The Condition Of Mormon Women. – High And Low Life In Polygamy.
XLI. My Return To Utah. – Secret Of Brigham’s Power. – Utah’s Future.

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