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Show PUBLISHES NEW BOOK . . . E. ceil McGnvin, noted ;mlhOr and historian, announces the publication of his latest book: "Xauvoo the Beautiful." McGavin Publishes History of Nauvoo "Simply but completely, the unforgetable story of Nauvoo, the City of Joseph, the Prophet, is here told. The joys, pathos and griefs wthin the city's life are recounted in sympathetic words." Thus does L. D. S. Apostle Apos-tle Dr. John A. Widtsoe preface his remarks in reviewing E. Cecil McGavin's interesting and inspiring new book, "Nauvoo the Beautiful." E. Cecil McGavin is well known to The Bulletin's readers for many months his appealing articles on local history, "Sugar "Sug-ar House Sermonettes" have appeared ap-peared weekly in this paper. As the author of this new book, Mr. McGavin brings to his readers a background of wide experience and scholarship, in the field of history and biography. He is the author of seven other books, all well received. In the 24 chapters, the author takes the reader through the entire en-tire history of Nauvoo. . . . its growth from an inhospitable swamp to the third largest city in Illinois, its final fall into the hands of thieves and murderers, to the present day. Sixty-three beautiful pictures of scenes historic landmarks, many of which have never been published, publish-ed, embellish the text. |
