ABC History of Palmyra, by Willard Bean (1938)

$16.95

This book is mostly a history of the life of Joseph Smith, including a concise history of the founding of the town of Palmyra.  While Willard Bean does not give proper citations for most of his quotes, he clearly did some good research to come up with this book.   The book gives a concise history of Joseph Smith, and it includes many details missing from other accounts of the Prophet.   First published in Palmyra in 1938–republished in 2007 by Willard’s family.   (Paperback, 103 pages.)

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This book is mostly a history of the life of Joseph Smith, including a concise history of the founding of the town of Palmyra.  While Willard Bean does not give proper citations for most of his quotes, he clearly did some good research to come up with this book.   The book gives a concise history of Joseph Smith, and it includes many details missing from other accounts of the Prophet.   First published in Palmyra in 1938–republished in 2007 by Willard’s family.   (Paperback, 103 pages.)