Sinners and Saints

Sinners and Saints is a travelogue written by Phil Robinson in the 19th century. In this book, Robinson takes readers on a journey across the United States, visiting various states and territories, and spending three months among the Mormons in Utah. The book is divided into chapters, each one describing Robinson's experiences and observations in a particular location. Throughout his journey, Robinson encounters a diverse range of people, from wealthy businessmen to impoverished farmers, and he provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes and cities he visits. In Utah, Robinson spends time with members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormons, and provides an insider's look at their beliefs and practices. Sinners and Saints is a fascinating historical document that offers insight into the social and cultural landscape of the United States in the 19th century. Robinson's writing style is engaging and humorous, making this book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or the Mormon religion.1883. Contents: From New York to Chicago; From Chicago to Denver; In Leadville; From Leadville to Salt Lake City; The City of the Honey-Bee; Legislation Against Plurality; Sua Si Bona Norint; Could the Mormons Fight?; The Saints and the Red Men; Representative and Unrepresentative Mormonism; Through the Mormon Settlements; From Nephi to Manti; From Manti to Glenwood; From Glenwood to Monroe; At Monroe; Jacob Hamblin; Through Marysvale to Kingston; From Kingston to Orderville; Mormon Virtues; Down the Ontario Mine; From Utah into Nevada; From Nevada into California; and Through the Cowboys' Country.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.