The Mormon Prophet and His Harem Or, An Authentic History of Brigham Young, His Numerous Wives and Children

CHAPTER XII.

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POLYGAMY.

Condition of Woman among various Heathen Nations.--Influence of Christianity.--Mormonism and Woman.--Brigham offers to set the Women Free.--Arguments in Favor of Polygamy.--The Argument against it.--Abraham and Sarah.--Appeal to Mormon Women.-- Their Unhappy Condition.--Evil Effects of the System.-- Illustrations. 215