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Mormon Women (1860)

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
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World traveler and author Richard Burton visited Utah in 1860 and his resulting book City of the Saints is probably the most insightful look at nineteenth century Mormons - especially Mormon women. Contrary to what had been written about dull and drab-looking sister Saints, he found them “exceedingly pretty and attractive.” Noting that many were [...]