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Author -Glen Rawson/Dennis Lyman
It has been described as “one of the finest expressions of human compassion in American history.” In 1839, the Mormons were a people in flight, having been ordered out of the State of Missouri by the edict of the Governor. More than 7000 refugees fleeing in the dead of winter—and where could they go? Who would take them in? They came to the only arms open to them. The citizens of Quincy, Illinois opened their homes and hearts to a people in perilous straits—the Mormons. This is the story—seldom told–of one of the greatest rescues in 19th century American history.
About the Author:
GLENN RAWSON has been a teacher and storyteller for years and since 1997 has been telling inspirational stories on radio and television. He worked as writer, producer, and host of the Joseph Smith Papers television series. Currently he is part of the production team of the new History of the Saints television documentary series.
Deseret Book
