The Apostate
The Apostate by Luther Butler, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on November 3, 2008, is a work of fiction that delves into the historical challenges faced by the early Mormons. This edition spans 220 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Bishop Lyman Wight as he seeks a new home for his people after the assassination of Joseph Smith, focusing on the journey of George Miller and his wagon train as they navigate the hardships of winter travel through perilous territories.
Readers will encounter a story rich in themes of religious perseverance and the struggles of early settlers. The characters, including the fictitious Lycia Smith, confront the dangers of their environment while striving to establish a new colony in Texas. The book explores the resilience of those who sought to practice their faith amidst adversity, highlighting the historical context of the Mormon migration and the trials they faced in the wilderness.
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When a mob shot Joseph Smith, Bishop Lyman Wight was in Texas looking for a new home for the people known as Mormons. .President Brigham Young . lead the group, he sought to form a new colony in California Territory called Deseret. On reaching Kanesville (Council Bluff), Bishop George Miller took a wagon train south to unite with Wight. APOSTATE is a story of hardships and deprivation. George Miller’s group took off for Texas in the middle of the winter. Lycia Smith (fictitious) had recently lost her husband, Joseph Smith, and their son. The young lady headed for Texas to live in the Lyman Wight colony. Those called Mormons were a hardy people who traveled wilderness trails in hope they would find a place where they could practice their religion in peace. Those who came to Texas to found a new colony faced all the dangers of early travelers coming through Indian country. Snow on the ground only made their journey more difficult
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