Death of President Brigham Young. Brief sketch of his life and labors. Funeral ceremonies, with a full report of the addresses. Resolution of respect, etc.

Salt Lake City: Deseret News Steam Printing Establishment, 1877. First Edition. 35pp. Octavo [24 cm] Light green printed wrappers. Better than very good. A few small discoloration to covers. Memorial to the American Moses that was reprinted from the Deseret Evening News, (August 19–31, September 1–4, 1877). Includes the printed obituary; a recounting of his last days; an account of his lying in state and of the funeral. Printed tributes from Daniel Wells, Wilford Woodruff, Erastus Snow, George Q. Cannon, John Taylor, and Orson Hyde.

Brigham Young (1801-1877), second President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and first Governor (truncated) of Utah, was the founder and chief builder of the Intermountain West and the Great Basin. He is recognized as one of the foremost colonizers and empire builders of all time. Rare in this condition. Flake/Draper 2740. (Inventory #: 10263)