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""The Kingdom of Saint James"" is a compelling historical narrative that delves into one of the most extraordinary and overlooked chapters of American religious history: the establishment of a Mormon monarchy on Beaver Island, Michigan. Authored by the esteemed historian Milo M. Quaife, this work provides a detailed examination of James Jesse Strang, a magnetic leader who emerged as a rival to Brigham Young following the death of Joseph Smith. Claiming divine appointment, Strang led his followers to the secluded wilderness of Lake Michigan, where he was formally crowned king of his ecclesiastical state. The book meticulously explores the social and political structure of Strang's kingdom, from the implementation of unique religious laws and the practice of polygamy to the escalating tensions with the local ""gentile"" population and the United States government. Through careful research, Quaife brings to life the internal conflicts and external pressures that eventually culminated in Strang's assassination and the forced dispersal of his community. ""The Kingdom of Saint James"" stands as a vital scholarly resource, offering deep insight into the intersections of faith, power, and frontier lawlessness in 19th-century America, and remains a definitive study of the man who dared to build a kingdom in the heart of the Great Lakes. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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