| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 272 pages) : illustrations, maps (chiefly color) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-260) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : "the map makes it visible" : mapping the sacred -- "Right with the compass and right with God" : Mormon identity and cartographic inspiration -- "I want the best" : cartography and the Mormon exodus -- "This is the place" : Mormon mapmaking in the American West -- "Considerable praise" : James H. Martineau, mapmaker extraordinaire -- "Journey of faith" : mapping the Book of Mormon and Mormon origins -- "Go ye into all the world" : maps and Mormon expansion -- Conclusion : "make known his wonderful works" : reflections on maps, religion, and power. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 23, 2016). |
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Print version record. |
| Subject |
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Maps -- History.
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Latter Day Saint churches -- Maps -- History.
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Cartography -- Utah -- History.
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RELIGION / Christianity / Denominations.
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| ISBN |
1607814099 (electronic bk.) |
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9781607814092 (electronic bk.) |
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