Sinners and Saints / A Tour Across the States and Round Them, with Three Months Among the Mormons

Name: Sinners and Saints / A Tour Across the States and Round Them, with Three Months Among the Mormons
Author: Phil Robinson

By Phil Robinson

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The narrator records a transcontinental journey through American cities, prairies, and mountain ranges, combining vivid travel scenes, engineering and natural descriptions, and portraits of mining towns. After extended residence among the Latter-day Saints, he offers detailed observations of their communal life, church leadership, debates over plural marriage and related legislation, and the enthusiasm of local conferences. Interspersed are humorous social sketches, reflections on American manners, comparisons with experiences abroad, and anecdotes about frontier wildlife and industry, resulting in a miscellany of reportage, personal impression, and cultural inquiry.

About the Author

Phil Robinson

Phil Robinson was an author known for his explorative and descriptive writing, particularly in the realms of nature and travel. His notable works include "Birds of the Wave and Woodland," which reflects his keen interest in ornithology and the natural world, and "Sinners and Saints / A Tour Across the States and Round Them, with Three Months Among the Mormons," a travel narrative that offers insights into American society and culture during his time. Robinson's writings contribute to the literary heritage of 19th-century America, showcasing both the beauty of the landscape and the complexities of its people.