""Charles Coulson Rich: Pioneer Builder Of The West"" is a biography written by John Henry Evans about the life and achievements of Charles Coulson Rich. Rich was a prominent figure in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and played a significant role in the settlement and development of the western United States. The book covers Rich's early life, including his upbringing in a Quaker family in Pennsylvania, his conversion to the LDS Church, and his subsequent involvement in the church ...
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""Charles Coulson Rich: Pioneer Builder Of The West"" is a biography written by John Henry Evans about the life and achievements of Charles Coulson Rich. Rich was a prominent figure in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and played a significant role in the settlement and development of the western United States. The book covers Rich's early life, including his upbringing in a Quaker family in Pennsylvania, his conversion to the LDS Church, and his subsequent involvement in the church's missionary efforts. It also explores his role in the Mormon pioneer exodus from Illinois to Utah, where he helped establish settlements and served as a leader in the church.Throughout the book, Evans highlights Rich's many accomplishments, including his work as a farmer, businessman, and politician. Rich was instrumental in the establishment of the Deseret Telegraph Company, which helped connect Utah with the rest of the country, and he also served as a member of the Utah Territorial Legislature.The book also delves into Rich's personal life, including his marriages and family relationships. Evans paints a vivid picture of Rich as a devoted husband and father, as well as a respected leader in his community.Overall, ""Charles Coulson Rich: Pioneer Builder Of The West"" provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most important figures in the early history of the LDS Church and the western United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West or the development of the LDS Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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