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Just Published,
A SECOND EDITION OF THE
MORMONS AT HOME.
A DESCRIPTION OF A TOUR THROUGH KANSAS AND UTAH,
And of a Residence at the
GREAT SALT LAKE CITY.
BY MRS. B. G. FERRIS,
Wife of the late U. S. Secretary for Utah.—One volume. 12mo. cloth. Price, 75 cents
Extract from a long notice in the London
“Daily News,” (Eng.)
Here is a book written by a lady, the wife
of a gentleman who sojourned six months
in Utah, in an official capacity, to which the
authoress has prefixed her name, and in
which she has recorded what she saw,
thought, and felt whilst among the Mormons.
There are statements in this book
which ought to cause our countrywomen
to make all the inquiries they can, and bethink
themselves well of what they are
about to do, before they sell the little all
they possess, and enter on a long journey to
an unknown land, wherein it is little likely
they can obtain the means of returning.
The staple of the book is a series of letters
from the authoress, addressed to her friends
while resident in Utah, and on her way to
and from that place. These letters have
been revised since her return home, and
may thus be regarded as combining the
freshness of impressions written on the
spur of the moment, with the deliberation
of opinions renewed after a lapse of time.
The “Criterion,” N. Y.,
After referring to Mr. Ferris's work,
says:—“His wife now presents the present
volume as her carefully revised correspondence,—giving
a more detailed account,—
an excellent picture, indeed — of travel
across the plains, and her experience of
the social condition of the Mormons.
“Describing the various members of their
party, she gives a brief account of one who
has since become somewhat notorious—in
a description of whom our readers may
therefore feel some interest.” The description
of Stringfellow is here inserted.
“It will be easily seen that our knowledge
of Mormonism would not be complete
without the testimony of a woman upon its
apparent state—not to mention those things
so peculiarly in woman's sphere that the
world could only come to know them
through her; and it is in this view that
Mrs. Ferris's volume is chiefly valuable.
Hers, however, is the pleasanter of the two
books; the husband's will do for reference.
“Herald,” N. Y.
The problem of theoretic government in
Utah is a subject just now absorbing public
concernment. It is fortunate that it has
engaged the able pen of the writer, who
brings to her aid discrimination and impartiality.
“Tribune,” N. Y.
“Mormons at Home” is a seasonable
sketch of manners and customs among
the Latter-Day Saints.
“Express,” N. Y.
“Mormons at Home” recounts the details
of an actual visit to the Salt Lake
Settlement during the past winter, and
affords a record of much needed information,
by an intelligent and accurate observer.
“Patriot,” Concord, N. H.
“The account given by an eye-witness
of life and manners among this singular
people will be read with interest. Her
testimony is decidedly unfavorable to the
PECULIAR INSTITUTION of the Mormons.
Her narrative is simple and seemingly
truthful, describing a novel journey, and
reflecting the ordinary external developments
of a novel state of society.
“Courier,” N. Y.
The lady-author of this volume writes
with ease, clearness, and strength. We do
not hesitate to commend this book as the
best which has appeared upon the Mormon
character and territory.
There is not in this Book anything to give offense; it may be read by all, as any
ordinary book of travels would be.
DIX & EDWARDS, 321 Broadway,
PUBLISHERS.
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