New Featured Book: On Zion's Mount

I posted a review of Bart Ehrman's new book God's Problem, then promoted a new book to the coveted Featured Book spot: Jared Farmer's On Zion's Mount. I've already read half of it — I can guarantee it is worth your time if you are a fan of Mormon history. Of the Big Four themes in the New Western History (environment, race, class, and gender), Farmer explores in depth two of them (place and race) as they relate to Mormon-Indian relations in Utah Valley. You'll never look at Timp the same again after reading this book.

Comments

[Dave]

Has it really been five weeks since I posted? My how time flies.

[Randy B.]

Good to see you back in the saddle.

And I agree with you on Farmer's book -- it rocks.

[David G.]

Great choice, Dave. I agree that Jared's work is a cutting-edge example of how Mormon history can illuminate the wider western story. FWIW, there were a couple of posts on Jared's book awhile back at the JI, here and here.