Ogden

""Ogden: The Underwriters of Salvation"" is a historical novel written by Bernard De Voto. Set in the late 19th century, the book tells the story of the town of Ogden, Utah, and its inhabitants. The novel explores the themes of religion, politics, and morality as it follows the lives of various characters, including a young Mormon woman who falls in love with a non-Mormon man, a corrupt businessman who seeks to control the town, and a group of underwriters who attempt to bring salvation to the people of Ogden. Through its vivid characters and richly detailed setting, ""Ogden: The Underwriters of Salvation"" offers a compelling portrait of a pivotal moment in American history.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Taming of the Frontier, by Bernard De Voto. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766194485.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.