Publisher's Synopsis
Wife No. Nineteen Or The Story Of A Life In Bondage: Being A Complete Expose Of Mormonism (1875) is a memoir written by Ann Eliza Young, one of the wives of Brigham Young, the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). The book is a scathing critique of the practice of polygamy in the LDS Church, which was a controversial issue in 19th century America. In the book, Ann Eliza recounts her experiences as a member of the LDS Church and as one of Brigham Young's wives. She describes the hardships and difficulties of living in a polygamous marriage, including the jealousy and competition among the wives, the lack of privacy, and the emotional toll of sharing a husband. She also criticizes the LDS Church for its treatment of women and its suppression of dissenting voices. The book caused a sensation when it was first published, and it remains an important historical document of the early years of the LDS Church. It is a powerful indictment of the practice of polygamy and the patriarchal structures that allowed it to flourish. Despite the controversy and backlash that Ann Eliza faced for speaking out against the LDS Church, her book helped to bring about significant changes in the way that polygamy was viewed and regulated in the United States.And Revealing The Sorrows, Sacrifices And Sufferings Of Women In Polygamy, With Introductory Notes.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.
