1894 · Provo
by [Utah] [Mormon]
Provo: Skelton & Co, 1894. [44]pp. Quarto [26 cm] Red printed wrappers with 'Pioneer' and a collection of Utah and Mormon illustrations (Temple, Brigham Young, Wagon Train, etc.) printed on the front cover. Manuscript contents in pencil on ruled leaves to every page. Includes original poetry and essays by an unknown author, that show a love of their home state and religion.
"Oh! Utah the gem of the Rockies, The home of the brave pioneer, Who driven by the hand of oppression, Found rest in the valley so dear, Thou were but a blank barren desert, Desolate and wild thou didn't seem, Ere the brave, stalwart band of Mormons, first realized their long cherished dream. (Inventory #: 5355)
"Oh! Utah the gem of the Rockies, The home of the brave pioneer, Who driven by the hand of oppression, Found rest in the valley so dear, Thou were but a blank barren desert, Desolate and wild thou didn't seem, Ere the brave, stalwart band of Mormons, first realized their long cherished dream. (Inventory #: 5355)