Told by three of his 19 wives, "Red Water" is the story of John D. Lee, complex and charismatic, generous and tortured, a member of Brigham Young's inner circle until he was deemed accountable for the Mountain Meadows Massacre, in which 120 emigrants were murdered by a group of Mormons and their Indian allies.
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Told by three of his 19 wives, "Red Water" is the story of John D. Lee, complex and charismatic, generous and tortured, a member of Brigham Young's inner circle until he was deemed accountable for the Mountain Meadows Massacre, in which 120 emigrants were murdered by a group of Mormons and their Indian allies.
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Add this copy of Red Water to cart. $7.92, fair condition, Sold by Ladylisabooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chester, , UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Anchor.
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Used: Acceptable. Paperback in average to good condition. 1st 2003 Anchor edition. In 1857, in a field in southern Utah, a party of Mormons and Native Americans slaughtered more than a hundred men, women and children who were traveling to California. Only one man was ever tried, and executed, for the horror that became known as the Mountain Meadows Massacre John D. Lee. This well-told novel by Freeman (The Chinchilla Farm) presents Lee's story from the point of view of three of his 19 wives: Emma, his "English bride, " who recognizes that the man she loves is made up of equal parts tenderness and savagery; Ann, a child-bride of 13, who is hardened and wise beyond her years; and Rachel, the faithful, older wife, who remains devoted to Lee even after his excommunication and eventual execution. Freeman's novel is well researched (drawing heavily upon the work of historian Juanita Brooks), and her nuanced, perceptive portrayal of Mormon life stands in stark contrast to other Mormon-themed fiction (particularly the recent novels of Brigham Bybee). The book's descriptions are memorable, evoking the bleak but stunning landscape of the region. The motif of the red scenery reflects the raw bloodiness of the massacre, a metaphor that is often brilliant but occasionally overdone ("The very atmosphere of this brute red world seemed impregnated with sorrow and evil, colored by all the innocent blood shed that day"). Rachel's deeply pious character is remote and slightly underdeveloped; her section is the shortest and the last. Overall, Freeman has crafted a novel that is historically faithful, character-driven and deeply poignant. 9-city author tour.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 336 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Good. RELIABLE library withdrawal in the plastic, protective cover. Stamped at the page edge with a card pocket page on the inside. The card pocket has been removed leaving a mark. Light scuff to the plastic cover. This edition is PRESENTABLE!
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THIS BOOK STARTS OUT WITH A BANG BUT ENDS WITH A WHIMPER. IT STARTS OUT WITH THE EXECUTION OF JOHN D. LEE THE ONLY MAN TO PAY FOR THE MOUNTAINS MEADOW MASSACRE. IT THEN GOES ON TO TELL THE STORY THROUGH THE EYES OF THREE OF HIS WIVES. I LIKED THE STORY OF EMMA THE BEST BECAUSE JOHN WAS FEATURED IN IT MORE THAN THE OTHER TWO STORIES. THE LAST 2 STORIES FOR ME WERE A LITTLE BORING AND I FOUND MYSELF SKIMMING TO GET TO THE PARTS I WAS INTERESTED IN. BUT IN THE END I FOUND THE BOOK TO BE SATISFYING AND WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS.
