1882 Magazine Article
Senator George F. Edmunds Argues for Strategic Laws against Mormon polygamy in the United States
Up for bids is this rare 1882 magazine article from a prominent American monthly magazine. . . " Varied Political
Aspects of Mormonism" by Senator George F. Edmonds. ( Documentation will be provided the winner of the auction indicating the date of publication,author and magazine name.SEE FOOTNOTE) This informative, 4 page magazine piece is full of
information concerning the issue of polygamy as practiced by the Mormons in Utah in the 19th Century. George F.
Edmunds was an powerful U.S. Senator from Vermont who, shortly after this article's publication , introduced very
stringent, punitive legislation which came to be called the Edmunds Act upon passage by Congress. In this very
detailed article Edmonds gives a history of the conflict the U.S. government had with Mormons over this issue of
polygamy, the Mormon various responses, and the frustration that the " Gentile" population felt when confronted by the
clever ways that Mormons found to continue the practice. There are quite a few very enlightning facts, indicative
statistics, and carefully pondered arguments presented in this piece. This item appears to be something very valuable
to any student of Mormon history. This is not a modern reprint or photocopy, but rather an authentic 124 year-old
magazine article and a great source of American and Mormon history. There are facts, observations, and insights here
not to be found in any of today's sources .The article is in good condition with minor age-toning. Pages are
approximately 6 ½ by 9 ½ inches. The article comes rebound in a plastic protective binder. In the USA shipping and
handling are $2.50 via USPS 1st Class Mail. Shipping and handling are reduced considerably for multiple auctions
won. PAYPAL is accepted. Personal checks, and money orders are always accepted . 7-day return policy for any
reason. You may email me for more details.Documentation includes a copy of the Title page of the magazine,and magazine index reference--The actual 1882 magazine article--paper and ink are 124 years old--are offered in this auction
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