Under the Prophet in Utah by Frank J. Cannon and Harvey J. O’Higgins

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Under the Prophet in Utah is a book by Frank J. Cannon and Harvey J. O’Higgins, first published in 1911. This exposé offers a critical account of the political and religious power of the Mormon Church in the early 20th century, particularly under the leadership of Joseph F. Smith. Frank J. Cannon, a former U.S. senator from Utah and once a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, provides an insider’s perspective on the church’s influence over state affairs, its entanglement with national politics, and its control over the lives of its followers. His collaboration with journalist Harvey J. O’Higgins results in a compelling and often controversial narrative that examines the persistence of polygamy, the church’s financial empire, and the authoritarian rule of its leaders. The book is both a historical document and a political warning, reflecting Cannon’s disillusionment with the Mormon hierarchy. It played a significant role in shaping public perceptions of the church at a time when Utah was integrating more fully into the United States. While the work is heavily biased against the Mormon leadership, it remains an important resource for understanding the period’s political and religious tensions.

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