History of Utah, 1540-1886 - Brigham Young University

PREFACE. xi
primarily from the evolution of a new religion, with
all its attendant trials and persecutions. To give
their actions without their motives would leave the
work obviously imperfect; to give their motives with-
out the origin and nature of their belief would be
impossible.
In conclusion, I will say that those who desire a
knowledge of people and events impartially viewed,
a statement of facts fairly and dispassionately pre-
sented, I am confident will find them here as else-
where in my writings.