signed first edition
1988 · Salt Lake City
by Peterson, Levi S.
Salt Lake City: Tanner Trust Fund, University of Utah Library, 1988. First Edition. 505pp. Octavo [24 cm] 1/2 red cloth over yellow boards with the title on the backstrip. Near fine/Fine. Warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title: "To Harold Schindler Whom I respect and admire and whom Juanita respected and admired as a capable biographer and a stalwart of Salt Lake journalism. Levi S. Peterson." Nice association copy. Illustrated by Royden Card. Includes a very useful bibliography of Juanita Brooks published works.
Award-winning biography of the noted historian. Juanita Brooks (1898-1989) is best known for her research and account of the events and life in Southern Utah, especially of the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Brooks wrote numerous historical articles and a total of 16 books plus was co-author of three others. She also compiled many family narratives, including a biography of her grandfather, Dudley Leavitt, and her own memoir. A recipient of many awards and recognitions, Juanita received a distinguished service award from the Utah Academy of Arts, Sciences, and Letters and honorary doctorates from Southern Utah State College, Utah State University and the University of Utah. (Inventory #: 10095)
Award-winning biography of the noted historian. Juanita Brooks (1898-1989) is best known for her research and account of the events and life in Southern Utah, especially of the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Brooks wrote numerous historical articles and a total of 16 books plus was co-author of three others. She also compiled many family narratives, including a biography of her grandfather, Dudley Leavitt, and her own memoir. A recipient of many awards and recognitions, Juanita received a distinguished service award from the Utah Academy of Arts, Sciences, and Letters and honorary doctorates from Southern Utah State College, Utah State University and the University of Utah. (Inventory #: 10095)
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