""Mormonism Exposed: Joseph Smith an Impostor and the Book of Mormon a Fraud"" is a book written by Elder G. B. Hancock that aims to reveal the truth behind the Mormon religion. The author argues that Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, was an impostor who fabricated the Book of Mormon, which he claims is a fraud. The book provides a critical analysis of the history, teachings, and practices of the Mormon Church, exposing what the author believes to be inconsistencies, contradictions, and falsehoods. The author also examines the life of Joseph Smith, his controversial practices, and the influence he had on the development of the Mormon faith. Overall, ""Mormonism Exposed"" is a controversial and provocative book that challenges the beliefs of the Mormon community and raises questions about the authenticity of their religion.1902. This book was written following a debate held by the author and the Mormons at Fayette City, Pennsylvania. They explain in the Preface: For years we had been satisfied that those who had debated with Mormons had given them unnecessary advantage in the way of propositions. They invariably sought propositions that gave them opportunity to play upon side issues and give simply a rehash of matter that they had delivered in lectures and preached in sermons till they had it by heart. We determined they should not have this opportunity in Fayette. Besides we felt that if they were taken from their stereotyped course of presenting their doctrines, they would be utterly at a loss, and manifest clearly their inability to sustain their system. Our conjecture proved to be true. The proposition affirmed was: Joseph Smith, the reputed prophet and the author of the Book of Mormon, was as impostor and the Book of Mormon is a fraud.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.