Mccarthy General James (9 results)

Leather Bound. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new softcover book! ; As federal impact heightened in Utah, antagonism outside the territory was also evident. Anti-polygamy legislation was enforced by federal appointees leading eventually to the infamous Utah Commission and the disfranchisement of LDS men from the political system. Antipathy towards Mormonism was mounting from other religions, financial interests and from federal government officials. Spurring national sentiment against the Saints, the Republican Party boasted that it would eradicate the "twin relics of barbarism: " first slavery and then polygamy. Following the horrors of Missouri and Nauvoo, other killings took place after members of the Church moved west - notably those of Parley P. Pratt and Joseph Standing. In this book, John Nicholson retells the murder of Joseph Standing from the vantage of Elder Standing's missionary companion and future Apostle Rudger Clawson - who eventually went to the United States Supreme Court and argued the First Amendment "test case"in favor of the freedom to practice polygamy. Information for this book was gleaned while the author and Elder Clawson were serving time together in the Utah Penitentiary for practicing plural marriage. Following the account of Joseph Standing, the author reviews the cases and personalities of the LDS prisoners encarcerated with him. ; 5" x 8"; 160 pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new softcover book! ; As federal impact heightened in Utah, antagonism outside the territory was also evident. Anti-polygamy legislation was enforced by federal appointees leading eventually to the infamous Utah Commission and the disfranchisement of LDS men from the political system. Antipathy towards Mormonism was mounting from other religions, financial interests and from federal government officials. Spurring national sentiment against the Saints, the Republican Party boasted that it would eradicate the "twin relics of barbarism: " first slavery and then polygamy. Following the horrors of Missouri and Nauvoo, other killings took place after members of the Church moved west - notably those of Parley P. Pratt and Joseph Standing. In this book, John Nicholson retells the murder of Joseph Standing from the vantage of Elder Standing's missionary companion and future Apostle Rudger Clawson - who eventually went to the United States Supreme Court and argued the First Amendment "test case"in favor of the freedom to practice polygamy. Information for this book was gleaned while the author and Elder Clawson were serving time together in the Utah Penitentiary for practicing plural marriage. Following the account of Joseph Standing, the author reviews the cases and personalities of the LDS prisoners encarcerated with him. ; 5" x 8"; 160 pages;

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Solid tight binding, sharp edges and corners. A few small spots top of front cover, no other markings.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Folio. Blue cloth with large embossed medallion on front cover. 368pp. Profusely illustrated in color and b&w. Very good+. Issued w/o dust jacket.

Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy. As new. 368 pps. Hard cover. Gilt decorated blue cloth. Medallion on front panel. First edition. Full number line. Beaux Arts Edition.

Editions Air Force Historical Foundation / Hugh Lauter Levin Associates - 2002 - In-Folio, couverture matelassée bleue avec insigne de la United States Air Force en relief sur le premier plat - 368 p. - Très nombreuses reproductions photographiques en couleurs et N&B - Texte en anglais Bon état malgré menus frottements sur les tranches et les coins.