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In 1844, at age 31, James Jesse Strang converted to Mormonism. Less than a year later, he’d entered the inner circle of Joseph Smith, Jr.—founder of the controversial new faith—and appeared to be his possible successor when Smith was assassinated. Within six years, Strang had been ordained king and stood as one of the most controversial religious leaders in America’s young history, his actions closely monitored by President Millard Fillmore; within twelve years, Strang had been assassinated himself, seemingly with the assistance of federal authorities. Author Don Faber recounts this fascinating story of Strang’s journey from impoverished New York farm boy to one of the most colorful and contentious figures in Michigan’s history. This book will appeal to anyone with a love of American history and interest in the many larger-than-life personalities who emerged during the Second Great Awakening.

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[An] excellent addition to American political biography shelves. -The Midwest Book Review [Faber] is a fine writer, and his descriptions of the `fighting' are fairly hilarious. -Jack Lessenberry, Traverse City Record-Eagle Don Faber weaves an extraordinary account of one of Michigan's most extraordinary political figures. -George Weeks, Syndicated Columnist, Michigan Politics

[An] excellent addition to American political biography shelves. -The Midwest Book Review [Faber] is a fine writer, and his descriptions of the 'fighting' are fairly hilarious. -Jack Lessenberry, Traverse City Record-Eagle Don Faber weaves an extraordinary account of one of Michigan's most extraordinary political figures. -George Weeks, Syndicated Columnist, Michigan Politics

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Don Faber is author of The Toledo War and The Boy Governor, both winners of the Michigan Notable Book Award. Former editor of the Ann Arbor News, he also served on the staff of the Michigan Constitutional Convention, won a Ford Foundation Fellowship to work in the Michigan Senate, and was a speechwriter for Michigan governor George Romney.

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