Related Works
| Relationship | Work | Contributors | Genre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published in | Zion's Promise Series, volume 1 | Chris Jefferies | Fiction |
The Quest Begins
Chris Jefferies
1stBooks Library, 2002
- Chris Jefferies: Author
Fiction, Historical Fiction, Novel
Mormon pioneers--Fiction; Utah--Fiction
Can history be entertaining as well as education? Zion's Promise proves it can. In the great tradition of James Mitchener, Chris Jefferies weaves a fascinating story of drama and adventure into the authentic fabric of western and Mormon history. He sets the novel in the early 1860's, one of the most turbulent and exciting times of American history. Amid the crosscurrents of an emerging civil war, a growing westward expansion, and Brigham Young's colonization of the west, the author traces the emigration of a young family searching for prosperity and the freedom to practice their religion. Using extensive research, Jefferies vividly describes the events that led to their emigration, their harrowing adventures during the six-month ordeal, and the dangers in establishing their new home on the Mormon frontier. The reader will come to know the family well, and meet a fascinating cast of characters, both famous and infamous, including Brigham Young and the legendary Porter Rockwell. The author brings accuracy and authenticity to his characters, events, and descriptions. A highly entertaining way to learn about early Mormon history and emigration and the Utah frontier in the early 1860's. --Publisher's website
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