Publisher's Synopsis
""Ezra T. Benson: Pioneer, Statesman, Saint"" is a biography written by John Henry Evans about the life of Ezra Taft Benson. Benson was a prominent figure in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and served as its thirteenth president. The book chronicles Benson's life from his birth in 1811 to his death in 1869. Benson was born in Massachusetts and later moved to Ohio, where he joined the LDS Church in 1832. He served several missions for the church in the United States and Europe before settling in Utah in 1847. Benson was a member of the Utah Territorial Legislature and served as the first territorial secretary. He also served as a counselor to Brigham Young, the second president of the LDS Church. The book explores Benson's personal life, including his marriage to six wives and his role as a father to forty-eight children. It also delves into his leadership within the LDS Church and his efforts to promote the church's teachings and principles. Overall, ""Ezra T. Benson: Pioneer, Statesman, Saint"" offers a comprehensive look at the life of a significant figure in LDS history. It provides insight into the early days of the church and the challenges faced by its members as they settled in the western United States.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.
