""Brigham Young at Home"" is a biographical work written by Clarissa Young Spencer, the granddaughter of Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book provides a detailed account of Brigham Young's personal life, including his family relationships, daily routines, and domestic habits. Spencer delves into Young's childhood, his courtship and marriage to his wives, and his role as a father to his many children. She also describes his leadership style and the ways in which he ...
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""Brigham Young at Home"" is a biographical work written by Clarissa Young Spencer, the granddaughter of Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book provides a detailed account of Brigham Young's personal life, including his family relationships, daily routines, and domestic habits. Spencer delves into Young's childhood, his courtship and marriage to his wives, and his role as a father to his many children. She also describes his leadership style and the ways in which he managed his household and the community of Salt Lake City. The book is based on personal journals and letters written by Brigham Young and his family members, as well as interviews with those who knew him. It provides a unique insight into the life of a prominent figure in Mormon history and the early settlement of the American West.1940. Illustrated with Photographs. Brigham Young at Home is a valuable addition to the history of the home life of pioneer days. Reared in the famous Beehive House, Mrs. Spencer has carried with her through life the patient, loving influence of her parents. As she goes back in memory to the old home, she revives the scenes and varied events which filled her childhood days. She tells of the amusements of the children and the tender solicitation that President Young always had for the members of his family. Simple and straightforward, he was generous and patient, and the day was always begun with a solemn prayer to God. Nature gave to President Young a resolute will, a keen intellect, and a forceful individuality, with which he met the problems of Church and State. In the home, he was happy when he could lay aside the business of his high office, and take part in the play and mirth of the children. Contents: Life with Father; The Beehive House; Father's Wives; The Utah War; Indian Friends and Foes; Schools; The Theatre; Social Affairs; Holidays; Visitors; Early-Day Communication; Manufacturing; and Empire Building.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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Written by Brigham Young's favorite daughter, at least in her perception. Her frequent descriptions of his gentleness and kindness to his family are a refreshing first person witness of a man who is often portrayed otherwise.
I have read other biographies of him which too often cater to academics who require criticism of their subject to have the book acceptable in their circles. Pseudoscholars will not like this book.
Beyond the man is the story of a young girl in her own words experiencing adolescence in a loving family during a much more innocent time period in American history.
Finally is an insight into the management of a huge household where self-sufficiency was a necessity. How they worked! But they also knew how to play?all night dances, stage plays, concerts, picnics, dinner parties, hospitality abound.
The book is a treasure. I recommend it for scholars, but especially as a gift to young girls of our own era. Don't worry about giving a used edition. That will be part of the charm.
