''The Mormon Prophet and His Harem; or, an Authentic History of Brigham Young, His Numerous Wives and Children.'' is a biography of

Brigham Young Brigham Young (; June 1, 1801August 29, 1877) was an American religious leader and politician. He was the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), from 1847 until his death in 1877. During his time as ch ...

by C. V. Waite, first published in 1866.

Impact

Mark Twain's '' Roughing It'' references Waite's ''The Mormon Prophet'' in relation to the book's account of the

Mountain Meadows massacre The Mountain Meadows Massacre (September 7–11, 1857) was a series of attacks during the Utah War that resulted in the mass murder of at least 120 members of the Baker–Fancher emigrant wagon train. The massacre occurred in the southern U ...

and the accusation that

ordered it.

Editions

* * American biographies Books critical of Mormonism History books about the Latter Day Saint movement Mountain Meadows Massacre Cultural depictions of Brigham Young 1866 books 1866 in Christianity Works about polygamy in Mormonism Books about presidents of the church (LDS Church)

References

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