King Strang

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Title

King Strang

Subject

A brief biography of the Mormon King who ruled Beaver Island - and five wives - in the 1850's.

Description

An account of James J. Strang, the religious American leader who reigned over Beaver Island, MI from 1850 until 1856 when he was assassinated. It not only documents the rise and fall of his monarchy but also details his career as a writer and scientist.

Creator

Robert P. Weeks

Source

[no text]

Publisher

The Five Wives Press / Ann Arbor

Date

1971

Contributor

[no text]

Rights

Copyright 1971 by Robert P. Weeks

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Relation

[no text]

Format

5.5" x 8.5" 88 page softcover book.

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

[no text]

Coverage

Beaver Island, MI

Files

Citation

Robert P. Weeks, “King Strang,” Await Another Voice: Uncovering Collections at The University of Texas at Austin, accessed July 11, 2025, https://socialjusticeutaustin.omeka.net/items/show/28.