| Show jaife josfph of smith there has been issued from the ress of the juvenile one of the most interesting books of the century it is the life of joseph smith and the gifted pen of hon george Q cannon tn mentioning this invaluable add latter day saint literature it seems appropriate to quote the authors reference to it as embodied in the preface joseph and hyrum are now dead but like the first martyr they yet speak their united voice is one ot testimony admonition and warning to the world they lived men of god they died pure and holy sealing their testimony with their blood no men ever suffered greater persecution se than they no men etire ever less understood by their generation it is in the lope that the saints may find joy in reading 0 their beloved prophet and patriarch and that the world may judge more fairly of these benefactors of mankind that this book is written to the author its preparation has been a loving duty in the midst of a somewhat busy and laborious life he has found comfort in the pla tion of this great subjects the closing chapters detailing the final sufferings upon earthon ear the prophet of god and his ever constant brother were finished in a prison for adherence to the principles which they taught and for this the life is invested with a dearer regard to send the work away now is like being torn from a beloved companion when most the solace of his friendly presence is needed in some respects this volume may be imperfect the circumstances which surrounded its preparation were not favorable to the collection and arrangement ran gement of materials but it is believed to be truthful and just to many friends the author is indebted for information here embodied and he takes this occasion to thank them hoping to live yet to meet them and express his gratitude in the flesh that the sublime example and inspired teachings of joseph the prophet of the dispensation may be of eternal benefit to all who read this life is the heartfelt heart felt wish of THE AUTHOR UTAH penitentiary oct mr john of spanish fork has been appointed agent for this valuable work and also for the forthcoming publication by bishop whitney the life of heber C kimball |
