ISBN: 9780217831130

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1888. Not illustrat… Mehr…

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1888. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... II. THE EVOLUTION OF THE BOOK.'' THE first venture made by young Smith in the line of mystification was as a Water Witch. Armed with the forked hazel rod he moved from point to point over the country, successfully locating some hidden streams, and gaining reputation thereby: and meeting with many failures, of which all mention was discreetly omitted by himself and followers. His father had laid claim to a like power, and contented himself with its practice; but the more ambitious boy soon discovered that a success equal to his expectations must come from enlarged claims and more ample powers. . From locating subterranean veins of water he advanced to the discovery of hidden riches, and was soon practicing the new profession as zealously as he had pursued the old. Of his career as a seeker after hidden wealth many stories have been told, some of which no doubt are pure fabrications, while others may have a narrow foundation in fact. Others are well authenticated. When the Smith family lived at Manchester, Joseph assisted his father in well-digging. In September, 1819, they were engaged in such occupation upon the premises of Clark Chase, near Palmyra, and the famous Peek Stone of ante-Mormon fame was brought to light. With the earth thrown to the surface, there appeared a small stone, shaped something like a human foot, opaque, and of a clear, whitish appearance. The children of Mr. Chase claimed it as a matter of natural possession, but young Joe advanced the claim of discovery, and carried it home in his hands. Under the encouragement of his mother, in whose eyes all things took on a supernatural tinge, the stone became a fossilized miracle that had been awaiting his coming for many years. With a bandage over his eyes he would fall upon his knees and bury ... James Harrison Kennedy, Books, History, Early Days Of Mormonism; Palmyra, Kirtland, And Nauvoo Books>History This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: C. Scribner's Sons in 1888 in 307 pages; Subjects: Mormons; Mormons and Mormonism; Mormon Church; History / General; Religion / Christianity / Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon);<

ISBN: 9780217831130

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1888. Not illustrat… Mehr…

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1888. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... II. THE EVOLUTION OF THE BOOK.'' THE first venture made by young Smith in the line of mystification was as a Water Witch. Armed with the forked hazel rod he moved from point to point over the country, successfully locating some hidden streams, and gaining reputation thereby: and meeting with many failures, of which all mention was discreetly omitted by himself and followers. His father had laid claim to a like power, and contented himself with its practice; but the more ambitious boy soon discovered that a success equal to his expectations must come from enlarged claims and more ample powers. . From locating subterranean veins of water he advanced to the discovery of hidden riches, and was soon practicing the new profession as zealously as he had pursued the old. Of his career as a seeker after hidden wealth many stories have been told, some of which no doubt are pure fabrications, while others may have a narrow foundation in fact. Others are well authenticated. When the Smith family lived at Manchester, Joseph assisted his father in well-digging. In September, 1819, they were engaged in such occupation upon the premises of Clark Chase, near Palmyra, and the famous Peek Stone of ante-Mormon fame was brought to light. With the earth thrown to the surface, there appeared a small stone, shaped something like a human foot, opaque, and of a clear, whitish appearance. The children of Mr. Chase claimed it as a matter of natural possession, but young Joe advanced the claim of discovery, and carried it home in his hands. Under the encouragement of his mother, in whose eyes all things took on a supernatural tinge, the stone became a fossilized miracle that had been awaiting his coming for many years. With a bandage over his eyes he would fall upon his knees and bury ... James Harrison Kennedy, Books, History, Early Days Of Mormonism; Palmyra, Kirtland, And Nauvoo Books>History, General Books LLC<

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