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- Title
Commentary.
- Authors
Topping, Gary
- Abstract
This article discusses the discovery and publication of a long-lost historical essay by Juanita Brooks, a renowned historian of Utah and the West. The essay, written in 1927, explores the unique features of the Bunkerville community in Nevada, where Brooks grew up. It highlights Brooks's precocious grasp of critical and analytical skills, as well as her willingness to explore unpopular subjects such as genetic inbreeding and the United Order of Enoch. The essay also touches on the challenges faced by Mormon settlers in the Virgin River region, including the difficulty of sustaining agricultural communities and the lack of markets. Overall, the article emphasizes the significance of Brooks's work and her audacious pursuit of truth in her historical research.
- Subjects
BROTHERS; WIDOWS; COMMUNITY involvement; HISTORY associations; ECONOMIC history
- Publication
Utah Historical Quarterly, 2024, Vol 92, Issue 2, p123
- ISSN
0042-143X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5406/26428652.92.2.02