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Francaviglia, Richard V.,

The mapmakers of New Zion : a cartographic history of Mormonism / Richard Francaviglia. - 1 online resource (xv, 272 pages) : illustrations, maps (chiefly color)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-260) and index.

Introduction : "the map makes it visible" : mapping the sacred -- "Right with the compass and right with God" : Mormon identity and cartographic inspiration -- "I want the best" : cartography and the Mormon exodus -- "This is the place" : Mormon mapmaking in the American West -- "Considerable praise" : James H. Martineau, mapmaker extraordinaire -- "Journey of faith" : mapping the Book of Mormon and Mormon origins -- "Go ye into all the world" : maps and Mormon expansion -- Conclusion : "make known his wonderful works" : reflections on maps, religion, and power.

ISBN: 1607814099 9781607814092

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--Maps--History.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Latter Day Saint churches--Maps--History.
Cartography--History.--Utah
Église mormone--Cartes--Histoire.
Cartographie--Histoire.--Utah
RELIGION--Christianity--Denominations.
Cartography
Maps

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Utah

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
History

LC Class. No.: BX8611 / .F73 2015eb

Dewey Class. No.: 289.3022/3