{"product_id":"1897-mormon-kingdom-beaver-island-moses-of-the-mormons-strangs-city-of-refuge-and-island-kingdom","title":"1897 MORMON KINGDOM - BEAVER ISLAND. Moses of the Mormons. Strang's City of Refuge and Island Kingdom.","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePublished in 1897 by Henry Eduard Legler, \u003cem\u003eA Moses of the Mormons: Strang's City of Refuge and Island Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e is a seminal historical work documenting the rise and fall of James Strang, a primary claimant to Joseph Smith’s prophetic mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe book is, in fact, one of the earliest comprehensive accounts of the Strangite movement. It details how Strang led thousands of followers to establish a \"City of Refuge\" in Voree, Wisconsin, and later a theocratic monarchy on Beaver Island, Michigan, where he was crowned king. Significantly, it captures a critical moment in Mormon history following Joseph Smith’s 1844 assassination. For a brief period, Strang was a formidable rival to Brigham Young, and Legler’s work illustrates the intensity of the struggle for leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe publication is noted for featuring what was then considered the only known photograph of James Strang, providing a rare visual record of the \"Mormon King\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBeyond religious history, it serves as a \"culturally important\" record of the Great Lakes region, describing the socio-political conflicts between Strang's subjects and local \"gentile\" neighbors that eventually led to Strang's assassination and the community's forced expulsion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Moses of the Mormons: Strang's City of Refuge and Island Kingdom. Parman Club. 1897. 67pp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fair copy only in ex library sleeve, taped into sleeve, ex library labels. Cello tape page repairs. Two first leaves detached. Nearly disbound, but complete.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Specs Fine Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43181701857316,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/3910\/9435\/files\/01-27-2026SpecsFineBooks-43.jpg?v=1769623812","url":"https:\/\/specsfinebooks.com\/products\/1897-mormon-kingdom-beaver-island-moses-of-the-mormons-strangs-city-of-refuge-and-island-kingdom","provider":"Specs Fine Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}