The Annals of the Southern Mission: A Record of the History of the Settlement of Southern Utah

by James Godson Bleak, Historian for the Southern Mission Edited by Aaron McArthur and Reid L. Neilson Foreword by Elder Steven E. Snow Introduction by Brandon J. Metcalf “Bleak’s annals are a lasting tribute to the early settlers of Southern Utah and will yet influence many thousand more in our day. The wonderful work in this volume makes that possible.” — Elder Steven E. Snow, LDS Church Historian and Recorder“Professional historians and lay readers will be inspired by this vivid account of the pioneer experiences.” — Douglas Alder, Professor Emeritus and Former President of Dixie College Limited smyth-sewn printing. Order while inventory lasts. Download a free sample preview. Book Description: James G. Bleak’s Annals of the Southern Mission (1900-1907) number 2,266 loose and lined pages and represent the finest early history of Southern Utah stretching from its initial Mormon settlement in 1849 into the early years of the twentieth century. Bleak submitted the first portion of