1921, 1st Ed., Mormon Settlement in Arizona, J. McClintock, (Heber Grant letter)

Description: 1921First EditionMormon Settlement in Arizona A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the DesertJames McClintockPresentation copy from Hebert J. Grant (President of LDS Church) to UnitedStates Senator Robert J. Owen from Oklahoma (The inscription is in a letter from Grant on LDS stationary dated November 22,1921 and attached in the free end paper) (see photo) Good condition (see photos)A few of the owner's name (see photos)Some slight foxingMany pictures and maps (see photos)One pull-out map (see photo)pp. 307Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/8"In 'Mormon Settlement in Arizona', James H. McClintock provides a comprehensive analysis of the Mormon colonization of Arizona during the 19th century. The book explores the challenges and triumphs faced by the Mormon settlers as they sought to establish communities in a harsh desert environment. McClintock's writing style is both engaging and informative, incorporating primary sources and historical accounts to paint a vivid picture of this important period in Arizona's history. This work is a valuable addition to the study of Mormon migration and settlement in the American West. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the religious, social, and economic factors that shaped the development of Mormon communities in Arizona. McClintock's meticulous research and thoughtful analysis make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West or Mormonism. 'Mormon Settlement in Arizona' offers a compelling narrative that sheds light on the resilience and determination of the Mormon pioneers who helped shape the cultural landscape of Arizona. Heber Jeddy Grant (1856 – 1945) was an American religious leader who served as the seventh president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Grant worked as a bookkeeper and a cashier, then was called to be an LDS apostle on October 16, 1882, at age 25. After the death of Joseph F. Smith in late 1918, Grant served as LDS Church president until his death. Robert Latham Owen was elected in 1907 as one of the first two United States senators for the state of Oklahoma. He is one of a small group of United States senators known to be of Native American descent. He served three terms in the Senate. A member of the Cherokee Nation, Owen taught orphaned Cherokee children and represented the Five Civilized Tribes as a federal Indian agent before entering politics as a Progressive Democrat. In the Senate, Owen focused on national banking policy. The first chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking and Currency, he cosponsored legislation creating the Federal Reserve System in 1913.

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