The Kingdom of Saint James

"The Kingdom of Saint James: A Narrative of the Mormons" is a detailed historical account of one of the most fascinating and lesser-known chapters in American religious history. Author Milo M. Quaife examines the rise and fall of James J. Strang, a charismatic leader who claimed to be the rightful successor to Joseph Smith. Following the assassination of the Mormon prophet, Strang led a group of followers to Beaver Island in Lake Michigan, where he established a literal kingdom and was eventually crowned king.This narrative explores the internal dynamics of the Strangite community, their conflicts with neighboring non-Mormon residents, and the unique theological and social structures that defined this short-lived ecclesiastical monarchy. Through meticulous research, the work sheds light on the broader themes of religious fervor, frontier justice, and the complexities of 19th-century American sectarianism. It provides a compelling look at the life of Strang, his controversial leadership, and the eventual dissolution of his island realm. This book remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of the Latter Day Saint movement and the diverse religious landscape of the American Midwest.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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