The book titled ""The Religious, Social, And Political History Of The Mormons Or Latter-Day: From Their Origin To The Present Time"" was written by Samuel Mosheim Smucker in 1881. This book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Mormons, also known as Latter-Day Saints, from their origins to the present day. The author delves into the religious beliefs and practices of the Mormons, as well as their social and political history.The book begins with a detailed account of the life of Joseph Smith, who founded the Mormon religion in the early 19th century. Smucker then describes the early history of the Mormon Church, including their migration to Utah and their struggles with persecution and opposition from non-Mormon settlers.The author also provides insight into the social and political aspects of Mormonism, including their practices of polygamy and their involvement in politics. Smucker explores the controversies surrounding the Mormon Church, such as the Mountain Meadows Massacre, and offers his own analysis of these events.Overall, ""The Religious, Social, And Political History Of The Mormons Or Latter-Day: From Their Origin To The Present Time"" is a detailed and informative account of the history of the Mormon Church, from its beginnings to the late 19th century. It provides valuable insight into the beliefs and practices of the Mormons, as well as their social and political context.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.