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The Martyrdom of Joseph Standing or The Murder of a Mormon Missionary a True Story is a non-fiction book written by John Nicholson. The book is based on the true story of Joseph Standing, a Mormon missionary who was murdered in Georgia, USA, in 1879. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the murder, the trial of the accused, and the aftermath of the tragedy. The author also explores the religious and political tensions that existed in the South during that time, which led to the persecution of Mormons and other minority groups. The book is a gripping and emotional account of a tragic incident in American history and sheds light on the challenges faced by religious minorities in the United States.1886. Also an appendix giving a succinct description of the Utah Penitentiary and some data regarding those who had, up to date of this publication, suffered incarceration through the operations of the anti-Mormon Crusade begun in 1884. Nicholson wrote this account while in prison. He was among the more early victims of the legal raid instituted against the Latter-day Saints under the Edmunds Act, which prescribes penalties for polygamy and unlawful cohabitation.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.
![Poems by John Nicholson [Ed. by A. Holroyd] With a Sketch of His Life and Writings, by J. James]( https://distri.podiprint.com/imagenes/978/1/1/4/7/3/8/8/9781147388633_f_675x675.jpg "Poems by John Nicholson [Ed. by A. Holroyd] With a Sketch of His Life and Writings, by J. James")
