Saint Abe And His Seven Wives, A Tale In Salt Lake City (1872)

""Saint Abe and His Seven Wives"" is a novel written by Robert Williams Buchanan, published in 1872. The story is set in Salt Lake City, Utah, during the time when polygamy was practiced by the Mormons. The protagonist, Abraham Lee, is a devout Mormon and a respected member of the community. He is known as ""Saint Abe"" for his piety and devotion to the church. Despite having one wife, Saint Abe is convinced by his church leaders to take on six more wives. The novel explores the social and moral implications of polygamy and the impact it has on the lives of the women involved. The seven wives have different personalities, backgrounds, and aspirations, and the novel delves into their individual stories and struggles. As Saint Abe struggles to balance his responsibilities to his wives and his church, he faces challenges from both within and outside the Mormon community. The novel also touches on themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal.Overall, ""Saint Abe and His Seven Wives"" is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the controversial practice of polygamy in the 19th century American West.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.