Books by Quinn D.

Salt Lake City, UT Signature Books 2006 Paperback Revised and Enlarged Edition As NEW Wraps in tan illustrated spine and covers. "During his apprenticeship to become a prophet, Joseph Smith, Jr., learned from village mentors how to use a divining rod, a seer stone, a hat to shield his eyes in order to see hidden treasures, and amulets, incantations, and rituals to summon spirits." 5th Printing. 646 pages. ... more information

Salt Lake City, UT Signature Books 1998 Paperback Revised and Enlarged 646pp. Octavo [23 cm.] Illustrated wrappers. New. "During his apprenticeship to become a prophet (1820-30), Joseph Smith, Jr., learned from village mentors how to use a divining rod; a seer stone; a hat to shield his eyes in order to see hidden treasures; and amulets, incantations, and rituals to summon spirits. In this impressive study of Mormon origins and Christian mysticism, D. Michael Quinn demonstrates how diifferen... more information

Salt Lake City Signature Books 1987 Hardcover First edition SIGNED. 313 [1], pp. Very good + in a very good dust jacket. Black and white illustrations. Some minor soiling, chipping and creasing to the dust jacket; few small losses on the lower edge of the rear panel. The spine of the dust jacket is sunned. Internally fine. Inscribed by the author on the title page. ... more information

Salt Lake City, UT Signature Books 1987 Hardcover First edition SIGNED. 313pp. Octavo [23.5 cm] Green cloth covered boards with copper stamped titles. Near fine condition. The top edge of the text block is ever so slightly soiled. The dust jacket is in very good condition, with a very faded spine. Signed by Quinn on the title page. Quinn's work adds an unparalleled modern insight into the cultural, religious and political climate of the founding of the LDS faith and its charismatic leader. Seminal work... more information