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American Antiquities and Discoveries in the West: An Exhibition of Evidence of Ancient Populations in AmericaAmerican Antiquities and Discoveries in the West: An Exhibition of Evidence of Ancient Populations in America

Book published in 1834 exploring the evidence of ancient civilizations in America preceding Columbus's discovery. The book examines the origins of these populations, describes their monumental works, and speculates on their fate. It includes discussions of Mount Ararat, the Ten Lost Tribes, Jewish traits among the Aztecs, and a section on the Mormons, potentially significant to Joseph Smith. The book mentions the Book of Mormon. The original print date is noted as 1830, coinciding with the founding year of the Mormon Church. Singerman 0562… WorldCat indicates numerous locations.

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Drei Jahre in Amerika, 1859-1862Drei Jahre in Amerika, 1859-1862

This three-volume work, bound as one, recounts Israel Joseph Benjamin's travels and observations of Jewish life in North America from 1859 to 1862. Benjamin's journey took him from San Francisco to the Pacific Northwest, and back east via Salt Lake City and St. Louis. The book includes descriptions of his experiences and his analysis of the condition of Jewish communities he encountered, as well as a significant section on his observations of the Mormon community.

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