The following books are books that I am going to focus on first. I am going to post these books on the LibriVox forum. I am willing to be the coordinator for any of these books if they are read in parts.
journal of discourses by president brigham young Author: albert carrington http://www.archive.org/details/journaldiscours00carrgoog
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day 1 Saints Author: Roberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry), 1857-1933; Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844. History of Joseph Smith, the prophet
http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho01robe
History of the Prophet Joseph Author: Smith, Lucy, 1775-1856; Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875; Smith, Elias, 1804-1888 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofprophet00smit
Life of Heber C. Kimball: The Father and Founder of the British Mission Author: Orson Ferguson Whitney http://www.archive.org/details/lifeheberckimba00whitgoog
The Articles of faith : a series of lectures on the principal doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Author: Talmage, James Edward, 1862-1933 http://www.archive.org/details/articlesoffaiths00talmrich
The Government of God (I am going to read this solo)
The Life of John Taylor: Third President of the Church of Jesus Christ of ... Author: Brigham Henry Roberts , John Taylor http://www.archive.org/details/lifejohntaylort00taylgoog
Gospel doctrine; selections from the sermons and writings of Joseph F. Smith .. Author: Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918; Widtsoe, John Andreas, 1872-1952 http://www.archive.org/details/gospeldoctrinese00smitrich
Salvation universal Author: Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1876-1972; Genealogical Society of Utah http://www.archive.org/details/salvationunivers00smitrich
Biography and family record of Lorenzo Snow : one of the twelve apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Author: Snow, Eliza R. (Eliza Roxey), 1804-1887 http://www.archive.org/details/biographyfamilyr00snowrich
The women of Mormondom Author: Tullidge, Edward W. (Edward William), 1829-1894 http://www.archive.org/details/womenofmormondom00tull
Leaves from my journal Author: Woodruff, Wilford, 1807-1898 http://www.archive.org/details/leavesfrommyjour00wood1
Monday, February 15, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Books in Public Domain ready to read
Following are books that have found in http://www.archive.org/ and http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page are in public Domain and the text for the book is posted and ready to read.
The most common way for a book to be read is for a reader pick a book and post http://librivox.org/ This site lets others know you are reading it and is a great way to get others to help you read the book. I am very willing to be the editor for your reading project.
Please also post on this site books you are willing to read. I am going to post all LDS books I can find on this site along with links to books posted other places.
Books in Public Domain on the Internet Archive
Brigham Young
YOUNG, BRIGHAM—DISCOURSES OF BRIGHAM YOUNG, LETTERS OF BRIGHAM YOUNG TO HIS SONS, MANUSCRIPT HISTORY OF BRIGAM YOUNG
Life of Brigham Young : or, Utah and her founders Author: Tullidge, Edward W. (Edward William), 1829-1894 http://www.archive.org/details/lifeofbrighamyou001877tull
journal of discourses by president brigham young Author: albert carrington http://www.archive.org/details/journaldiscours00carrgoog
Church History
A brief history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints : from the birth of the prophet Joseph Smith to the present time Author: Anderson, Edward H., b. 1858;
The Missouri Persecutions Author: Brigham Henry Roberts http://www.archive.org/details/missouripersecu00robegoog
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day 1 Saints Author: Roberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry), 1857-1933; Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844. History of Joseph Smith, the prophet
http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho01robe
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho02robe
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho03robe\
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho04robe
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 5 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho05robe
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho06robe
I have text copy of Church History also
Church Publications
A Hand-book of reference to the history, chronology, religion and country of the Latterday saints, including the revelation on celestial marriage. For the use of saints and strangers Author: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints http://www.archive.org/details/ahandbookrefere00saingoog
Vision: A Magazine for Youth (1888)
Author: Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints http://www.archive.org/details/visionamagazine01saingoog there are a bunch of these from the 1800s!
Becoming Provident Providers Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints http://www.archive.org/details/BecomingProvidentProviders
Beware of Pride Author: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints http://www.archive.org/details/BewareOfPride Benson
Moral stories for little folks Author: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924031292174
Our Heritage: A Brief History of the LDS Church Author: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints http://www.archive.org/details/OurHeritageABriefHistoryOfTheLdsChurch
The Children's Friend Author: Primary Association (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints )., Primary Association (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publisher: The Deseret News http://www.archive.org/details/childrensfriend02saingoog
George Albert Smith
SMITH, GEORGE ALBERT—SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH OTHERS, TEACHINGS OF GEORGE ALBERT SMITH
The rise, progress and travels of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, being a series of answers to questions, including the revelation on celestial marriage, and a brief account of the settlement of Salt Lake Valley, with interesting statistics Author: Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875 http://www.archive.org/details/riseprogressand00smitgoog
History of the Prophet Joseph Author: Smith, Lucy, 1775-1856; Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875; Smith, Elias, 1804-1888 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofprophet00smit
Correspondence of Palestine tourists; comprising a series of letters by George A. Smith, Lorenzo Snow, Paul A. SChettler, and Eliza R. Snow, of Utah Author: Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875 http://www.archive.org/details/palestietourutah00smit
George Q. Cannon
CANNON, GEORGE Q.—
GEMS OF REMINISCENCE: FAITH-PROMOTION SERIES, NO 17,
GOSPEL TRUTH:DISCOURSES AND WRITINGS OF PRESIDENT GEORGE Q. CANNON,
LIFE OF JOSEPH SMITH THE PROPHET,
LIFE OF NEPHI,
MY FIRST MISSION,
PRECIOUS MEMORIES,
TREASURES IN HEAVEN
The life of Brigham Young Anderson, Edward H., b. 1858; George Q. Cannon & Sons Company. (1893) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/lifeofbrighamyou00anderich
A brief history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints : from the birth of the prophet Joseph Smith to the present time (1893)George Q. Cannon & Sons Company. (1893) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/briefhistoryofch00anderich
The life of Brigham Young Author: Anderson, Edward H., b. 1858; George Q. Cannon & Sons Company. (1893) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/lifeofbrighamyou00anderich
The gospel : an exposition of its first principles Author: Roberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry), 1857-1933; George Q. Cannon & Sons Company. (1893) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/gospelexposition00roberich
The life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, who emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the land which is now known as South America, about six centuries before the coming of the Savior.. Author: Cannon, George Q. (George Quayle), 1827-1901 http://www.archive.org/details/lifeofnephisonof00canna
Heber C. Kimball
HIMBALL, HEBER C.—JOURNAL OF HEBER C. KIMBALL, PRESIDENT HEBER C. KIMBALL’S JOURNAL: FAITH PROMOTING SERIES, NO.7
Life of Heber C. Kimball: The Father and Founder of the British Mission Author: Orson Ferguson Whitney http://www.archive.org/details/lifeheberckimba00whitgoog
President Heber C. Kimball's journal : designed for the instruction and encouragement of young Latter-day SaintsAuthor: Kimball, Heber Chase, 1801-1868; Thompson, Robert B. (Robert Blashel), 1811-1841 http://www.archive.org/details/presidentheberck00kimb
Jacob Hamblin
Jacob Hamblin : a narrative of his personal experience as a frontiersman, missionary to the Indians and explorer : disclosing interpositions of Providence, severe privations, perilous situations and remarkable Author: Little, James A. (James Amasa), 1822-1908; Juvenile Instructor Office. (1881) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/jacobhamblinnarr00littrich
James Edward Talmage
The Articles of faith : a series of lectures on the principal doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Author: Talmage, James Edward, 1862-1933 http://www.archive.org/details/articlesoffaiths00talmrich
The Story of "Mormonism Author: Talmage, James Edward, 1862-1933 http://www.archive.org/details/thestoryofmormon05630gut http://www.archive.org/details/articlesfaithas00talmgoog
The great apostasy : considered in the light of scriptural and secular history
Author: Talmage, James Edward, 1862-1933 http://www.archive.org/details/greatapostasycon00atalm
JOHN A WIDTSOE
WIDTSOE, JOHN A.—DISCOURSES OF BRIGHAM YOUNG, EVIDENCES AND RECONCILIATIONS, GOSPLE DOCTRINE: SELECTIONS FROM THE SERMONS AND WRITINGS OF JOSEPH F. SMITH, JOSEPH SMITH AS A SCIENTIST: A CONTRIBUTION TO MORMON PHILSPHY, JOSEPH SMITH—SEEKER AFTER TRUTH, PROPHET OF GOD, PRIESTHOOD AND CHURCH GOVERNMENT, PROGRESS OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, RATIONAL THEOLOGY, SEVEN CLAIMS OF THE BOOK OF MORMON, WORLD OF WISDOM: A MODERN INTERPRETATION
John Taylor
TAYLOR, JOHN—GOSPEL KINGDOM, GOVERNMENT OF GOD, MEDIATION AND ATONEMENT, WITHNESS TO THE MARTYRDOM: JOHN TAYLOR’S PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF THE LAST DAYS OF JOSEPH SMITH
The Life of John Taylor: Third President of the Church of Jesus Christ of ... Author: Brigham Henry Roberts , John Taylor http://www.archive.org/details/lifejohntaylort00taylgoog
JOURNAL OF DISCOURSES BY PRESIDENT JOHN TAYLOR, HIS COUNSELLORS, THE TWELVE APOSTLES AND OTHERS. Author: GEO. GIBBS, JOHN LEVINE http://www.archive.org/details/journaldiscours00levigoog
A Concise History of the Mormon Battalion in the Mexican War. 1846-1847 Author: Daniel Tyler, Thomas Leiper Kane, John Taylor http://www.archive.org/details/aconcisehistory00taylgoog
An epistle of the First Presidency : to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in general conference assembled Author: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First Presidency; Deseret News Company. (1887) bkp CU-BANC; Taylor, John, 1808-1887; Cannon, George Q. (George Quayle), 1827-1901; Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918 http://www.archive.org/details/epistleoffirstpr00churrich
The life of John Taylor, third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Author: Roberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry), 1857-1933; Taylor, John, 1808-1887 http://www.archive.org/details/lifeofjohntaylor00robe
The City of the Saints : and across the Rocky Mountains to California - Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 Author: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890; Taylor, John, 1808-1887 http://www.archive.org/details/cityofsaintsacro00burt
The Government of God I have a text copy of the book
Smith, Joseph F.
SMITH, JOSEPH F.—FROM PROPHET TO SON: ADVICE OF JOSEPH F. SMITH TO HIS MISSIONARY SONS, GOSPEL DOCTRINE: SELECTIONS FROM THE SERMONS AND WRITITNGS OF JOSEPH F. SMITH
Heroines of Mormondom Author: Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918; Gates, Susa Young, 1856-1933; Wells, Emmeline B. (Emmeline Blanche), 1828-1921 http://www.archive.org/details/heroinesofmormon00smit
Unchastity the dominant evil of the age Author: Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918 http://www.archive.org/details/unchastitydomina00smitrich
Gospel doctrine; selections from the sermons and writings of Joseph F. Smith .. Author: Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918; Widtsoe, John Andreas, 1872-1952 http://www.archive.org/details/gospeldoctrinese00smitrich
Joseph Fielding Smith
SMITH, JOSEPH FIELDING—ANSWERS TO GOSPEL QUESTINS VOL 1-5, CHURCH HISTORY AND MODERN REVELATION VOL 1-4, DOCTRINES OF SALVATION VOL 1-3, ELIJAH THE PROPHET AND HIS MISSION, ESSENTIALS IN CHURCH HISTORY, LIFE OF JOSEPH F. SMITH, MAN,, HIS ORIGIN AND DESTINY, ORIGIN OF THE REORGANIZED CHURCH AND THE QUESTION OF SUCCESSION, PEARL OF GREAT PRICE, PROGRESS OF MAN, RESTORATION OF ALL THINGS, SEEK YE EARNESTLY, TAKE HEED TO YOURSELVES, TEACHINGS OF THE PROPHET JOSEPH SMITH, WAY TO PERFECTION
Essentials in Church history : a history of the church from the birth of Joseph Smith to the present time (1922), with introductory chapters on the antiquity of the gospel and the "falling away" Author: Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1876-1972 http://www.archive.org/details/essentialsinchur00smit
Origin of the "Reorganized" Church and the question of successionAuthor: Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1876-1972 http://www.archive.org/details/originofreorgani00smit
Salvation universal Author: Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1876-1972; Genealogical Society of Utah http://www.archive.org/details/salvationunivers00smitrich
Blood atonement and the origin of plural marriage : a discussion Author: Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1876-1972; Evans, R. C. (Richard C.), b. 1861 http://www.archive.org/details/bloodatonementor00smit
Joseph Smith
SMITH, JOSEPH—DISCOURSES OF THE PROHET JOSEPH SMITH, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JOSEPH SMITH’S TEACHINGS, HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SIANTS VOL 1-7, JOSEPH SMITH’S COMMENTARY ON THE BIBLE, LECTURES ON FAITH, PERSONAL WRITINGS OF JOSEPH SMITH, WORDS OF JOSEPH SMITH: THE CONTEMPORARY ACCOUNTS OF THE NAUVOO DISCOURSE OF THE PROPHET JOSEPH SMITH
SMITH, LUCY MACK—HISTORY OF JOSEPH SMITH BY HIS MOTHER, HISTORY OF JOSEPH SMITH, REVISED AND ENHANCED
The voice of truth : containing General Joseph Smith's corresondence with Gen. James Arlington Bennett; appeal to the Green Mountain Boys; correspondence with John C. Calhoun, Esq.; views of the powers and policy of the government of the United States; pacific innuendo, and Gov. Ford's letter; a friendly hint to Missouri, and a few words of consolation for the "globe;" also, correspondence with the Hon. Henry Clay - Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844 Author: Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844 http://www.archive.org/details/voiceoftruthcont00smit
The Holy Scriptures, tr. and cor. by the spirit of revelation Author: Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844 http://www.archive.org/details/holyscripturestr00smituoft
The Wentworth Letter Author: Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844 http://www.archive.org/details/thewentworthlett06720gut
The prophet Joseph Smith's views on the powers and policy of the government of the United States : to which is appended the correspondence between the Prophet Joseph Smith and the Hons. J.C. Calhoun and Henry Clay, candidates for the presidency of the United States in 1844 Author: Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844; Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 http://www.archive.org/details/prophetjosephsmi00smit
Lorenzo Snow
SNOW, LORENZO—ITALIAN MISSION, TEACHINGS OF LORENZO SNOW
Biography and family record of Lorenzo Snow : one of the twelve apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Author: Snow, Eliza R. (Eliza Roxey), 1804-1887 http://www.archive.org/details/biographyfamilyr00snowrich
Matthias Cowley
MATTHEW COWLEY SPEAKS
Cowley's talks on doctrinecv Author: Cowley, Matthias F; Rich, Ben. E. (Benjamin Erastus), 1855-1913 http://www.archive.org/details/cowleystalksondo00cowlrich
The order of Zion Author: Zahnd, John, b. 1877 http://www.archive.org/details/orderofzion00zahnrich
The plan of salvation Author: Morgan, John (John Hamilton), 1842-1894 http://www.archive.org/details/planofsalvation00morgrich
Autobiography of Bishop R. C. Evans of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Author: Evans, R. C. (Richard C.), b. 1861 http://www.archive.org/details/autobiographyofb00evanrich
ORSON SPENCER
SPENCER, ORSON—LETTERS EXHIBITING THE MOST PROMINENT DOCTRINES OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS
Mormon Women
SPENCER, CLARISSA YOUNG, BRIGHAM YOUNG AT HOME
The women of Mormondom Author: Tullidge, Edward W. (Edward William), 1829-1894 http://www.archive.org/details/womenofmormondom00tull
Lydia Knight's history : the first book of the noble women's lives Author: Gates, Susa Young, 1856-1933 http://www.archive.org/details/lydiaknightshist00gate
History of the Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Association of the Church of Jesus Christ of L.D.S., from November 1869 to June 1910Author: Gates, Susa Young, 1856-1933 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofyoungla00gate
Musings and memories : poems Author: Wells, Emmeline B. (Emmeline Blanche), 1828-1921 http://www.archive.org/details/musingsmemoriesp00well
The life and labors of Eliza R. Snow Smith; with a full account of her funeral services Subject: Snow, Eliza R. (Eliza Roxey), 1804-1887; Mormon women http://www.archive.org/details/lifelaborsofeliz00salt
[Twelve Mormon homes visited in succession on a journey through Utah to Arizona.] Author: Kane, Elizabeth Wood, 1836-1909; Price, Eli Kirk, 1797-1884, signer. sgn UPB; Price, Eli Kirk, 1797-1884. Letter to Elizabeth Kane http://www.archive.org/details/twelvemormonhome00kane
Orson F. Whitney
History of Utah: Comprising Preliminary Chapters on the Previous History of Her Founders ... Author: Orson Ferguson Whitney http://www.archive.org/details/historyutahcomp00whitgoog
Elias: An Epic of the Ages Author: Orson Ferguson Whitney http://www.archive.org/details/eliasanepicages01whitgoog
The strength of the "Mormon" position Author: Whitney, Orson F. (Orson Ferguson), 1855-1931 http://www.archive.org/details/strengthofmormon00whitrich
Speeches of Hon. O.F. Whitney in support of woman suffrage : delivered in the Constitutional Convention of Utah, March 30th, April 2nd and April 5th, 1895 Author: Whitney, Orson F. (Orson Ferguson), 1855-1931; Utah Woman Suffrage Association; Utah Woman Suffrage Association. (1895) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/speechesofhonofw00whitrich
Orson Pratt
A series of pamphlets on the doctrines of the gospel Author: Pratt, Orson, 1811-1881; George Q. Cannon & Sons Company. (1891) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/seriesofpamphlet00pratrich
Parley P. Pratt
PRATT, PARLEY P.—AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF PARLEY P. PRATT, HISTORY OF THE LATE PERSECUTION INFLICTED BY THE STAE OF MISSOURI UPON THE MORMONS, KEY TO THE SCIENCE OF THEOLOGY, MORMONISM UNVEILED, VOICE OF WARNING
A Voice of Warning and Instruction to All People: Or, an Introduction to the ... Author: Parley Parker Pratt http://www.archive.org/details/avoicewarningan02pratgoog
Key to the Science of Theology: Designed as an Introduction to the First Principles of Spiritual ... Author: Parley Parker Pratt http://www.archive.org/details/keytosciencethe00pratgoog
Utah History
Tullidge's histories, (volume II) : containing the history of all the northern, eastern and western counties of Utah; also the counties of southern Idaho. With a biographical appendix of representative men and founders of the cities and counties; also a commercial supplement, historical Author: Tullidge, Edward W. (Edward William), 1829-1894
Volume: 2 http://www.archive.org/details/tullidgeshistori02tull
The history of Salt Lake City and its founders Author: Tullidge, Edward W. (Edward William), 1829-1894 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofsaltlak01tull
Woodruff Wilford
WOODRUFF, WILFORD—DISCOURSE OF WILFORD WOODRUFF, LEAVES FROM MY JOURNAL: FAITH PROMOTIONG SERIES, NO 3
COWLEY, MATTHIAS F.—
WILFORD WOODRUFF, HIS LIFE AND LABORS
Leaves from my journal Author: Woodruff, Wilford, 1807-1898 http://www.archive.org/details/leavesfrommyjour00wood1
The most common way for a book to be read is for a reader pick a book and post http://librivox.org/ This site lets others know you are reading it and is a great way to get others to help you read the book. I am very willing to be the editor for your reading project.
Please also post on this site books you are willing to read. I am going to post all LDS books I can find on this site along with links to books posted other places.
Books in Public Domain on the Internet Archive
Brigham Young
YOUNG, BRIGHAM—DISCOURSES OF BRIGHAM YOUNG, LETTERS OF BRIGHAM YOUNG TO HIS SONS, MANUSCRIPT HISTORY OF BRIGAM YOUNG
Life of Brigham Young : or, Utah and her founders Author: Tullidge, Edward W. (Edward William), 1829-1894 http://www.archive.org/details/lifeofbrighamyou001877tull
journal of discourses by president brigham young Author: albert carrington http://www.archive.org/details/journaldiscours00carrgoog
Church History
A brief history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints : from the birth of the prophet Joseph Smith to the present time Author: Anderson, Edward H., b. 1858;
The Missouri Persecutions Author: Brigham Henry Roberts http://www.archive.org/details/missouripersecu00robegoog
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day 1 Saints Author: Roberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry), 1857-1933; Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844. History of Joseph Smith, the prophet
http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho01robe
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho02robe
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho03robe\
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho04robe
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 5 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho05robe
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofchurcho06robe
I have text copy of Church History also
Church Publications
A Hand-book of reference to the history, chronology, religion and country of the Latterday saints, including the revelation on celestial marriage. For the use of saints and strangers Author: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints http://www.archive.org/details/ahandbookrefere00saingoog
Vision: A Magazine for Youth (1888)
Author: Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints http://www.archive.org/details/visionamagazine01saingoog there are a bunch of these from the 1800s!
Becoming Provident Providers Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints http://www.archive.org/details/BecomingProvidentProviders
Beware of Pride Author: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints http://www.archive.org/details/BewareOfPride Benson
Moral stories for little folks Author: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924031292174
Our Heritage: A Brief History of the LDS Church Author: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints http://www.archive.org/details/OurHeritageABriefHistoryOfTheLdsChurch
The Children's Friend Author: Primary Association (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints )., Primary Association (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publisher: The Deseret News http://www.archive.org/details/childrensfriend02saingoog
George Albert Smith
SMITH, GEORGE ALBERT—SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH OTHERS, TEACHINGS OF GEORGE ALBERT SMITH
The rise, progress and travels of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, being a series of answers to questions, including the revelation on celestial marriage, and a brief account of the settlement of Salt Lake Valley, with interesting statistics Author: Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875 http://www.archive.org/details/riseprogressand00smitgoog
History of the Prophet Joseph Author: Smith, Lucy, 1775-1856; Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875; Smith, Elias, 1804-1888 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofprophet00smit
Correspondence of Palestine tourists; comprising a series of letters by George A. Smith, Lorenzo Snow, Paul A. SChettler, and Eliza R. Snow, of Utah Author: Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875 http://www.archive.org/details/palestietourutah00smit
George Q. Cannon
CANNON, GEORGE Q.—
GEMS OF REMINISCENCE: FAITH-PROMOTION SERIES, NO 17,
GOSPEL TRUTH:DISCOURSES AND WRITINGS OF PRESIDENT GEORGE Q. CANNON,
LIFE OF JOSEPH SMITH THE PROPHET,
LIFE OF NEPHI,
MY FIRST MISSION,
PRECIOUS MEMORIES,
TREASURES IN HEAVEN
The life of Brigham Young Anderson, Edward H., b. 1858; George Q. Cannon & Sons Company. (1893) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/lifeofbrighamyou00anderich
A brief history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints : from the birth of the prophet Joseph Smith to the present time (1893)George Q. Cannon & Sons Company. (1893) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/briefhistoryofch00anderich
The life of Brigham Young Author: Anderson, Edward H., b. 1858; George Q. Cannon & Sons Company. (1893) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/lifeofbrighamyou00anderich
The gospel : an exposition of its first principles Author: Roberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry), 1857-1933; George Q. Cannon & Sons Company. (1893) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/gospelexposition00roberich
The life of Nephi, the son of Lehi, who emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the land which is now known as South America, about six centuries before the coming of the Savior.. Author: Cannon, George Q. (George Quayle), 1827-1901 http://www.archive.org/details/lifeofnephisonof00canna
Heber C. Kimball
HIMBALL, HEBER C.—JOURNAL OF HEBER C. KIMBALL, PRESIDENT HEBER C. KIMBALL’S JOURNAL: FAITH PROMOTING SERIES, NO.7
Life of Heber C. Kimball: The Father and Founder of the British Mission Author: Orson Ferguson Whitney http://www.archive.org/details/lifeheberckimba00whitgoog
President Heber C. Kimball's journal : designed for the instruction and encouragement of young Latter-day SaintsAuthor: Kimball, Heber Chase, 1801-1868; Thompson, Robert B. (Robert Blashel), 1811-1841 http://www.archive.org/details/presidentheberck00kimb
Jacob Hamblin
Jacob Hamblin : a narrative of his personal experience as a frontiersman, missionary to the Indians and explorer : disclosing interpositions of Providence, severe privations, perilous situations and remarkable Author: Little, James A. (James Amasa), 1822-1908; Juvenile Instructor Office. (1881) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/jacobhamblinnarr00littrich
James Edward Talmage
The Articles of faith : a series of lectures on the principal doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Author: Talmage, James Edward, 1862-1933 http://www.archive.org/details/articlesoffaiths00talmrich
The Story of "Mormonism Author: Talmage, James Edward, 1862-1933 http://www.archive.org/details/thestoryofmormon05630gut http://www.archive.org/details/articlesfaithas00talmgoog
The great apostasy : considered in the light of scriptural and secular history
Author: Talmage, James Edward, 1862-1933 http://www.archive.org/details/greatapostasycon00atalm
JOHN A WIDTSOE
WIDTSOE, JOHN A.—DISCOURSES OF BRIGHAM YOUNG, EVIDENCES AND RECONCILIATIONS, GOSPLE DOCTRINE: SELECTIONS FROM THE SERMONS AND WRITINGS OF JOSEPH F. SMITH, JOSEPH SMITH AS A SCIENTIST: A CONTRIBUTION TO MORMON PHILSPHY, JOSEPH SMITH—SEEKER AFTER TRUTH, PROPHET OF GOD, PRIESTHOOD AND CHURCH GOVERNMENT, PROGRESS OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, RATIONAL THEOLOGY, SEVEN CLAIMS OF THE BOOK OF MORMON, WORLD OF WISDOM: A MODERN INTERPRETATION
John Taylor
TAYLOR, JOHN—GOSPEL KINGDOM, GOVERNMENT OF GOD, MEDIATION AND ATONEMENT, WITHNESS TO THE MARTYRDOM: JOHN TAYLOR’S PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF THE LAST DAYS OF JOSEPH SMITH
The Life of John Taylor: Third President of the Church of Jesus Christ of ... Author: Brigham Henry Roberts , John Taylor http://www.archive.org/details/lifejohntaylort00taylgoog
JOURNAL OF DISCOURSES BY PRESIDENT JOHN TAYLOR, HIS COUNSELLORS, THE TWELVE APOSTLES AND OTHERS. Author: GEO. GIBBS, JOHN LEVINE http://www.archive.org/details/journaldiscours00levigoog
A Concise History of the Mormon Battalion in the Mexican War. 1846-1847 Author: Daniel Tyler, Thomas Leiper Kane, John Taylor http://www.archive.org/details/aconcisehistory00taylgoog
An epistle of the First Presidency : to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in general conference assembled Author: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First Presidency; Deseret News Company. (1887) bkp CU-BANC; Taylor, John, 1808-1887; Cannon, George Q. (George Quayle), 1827-1901; Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918 http://www.archive.org/details/epistleoffirstpr00churrich
The life of John Taylor, third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Author: Roberts, B. H. (Brigham Henry), 1857-1933; Taylor, John, 1808-1887 http://www.archive.org/details/lifeofjohntaylor00robe
The City of the Saints : and across the Rocky Mountains to California - Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 Author: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890; Taylor, John, 1808-1887 http://www.archive.org/details/cityofsaintsacro00burt
The Government of God I have a text copy of the book
Smith, Joseph F.
SMITH, JOSEPH F.—FROM PROPHET TO SON: ADVICE OF JOSEPH F. SMITH TO HIS MISSIONARY SONS, GOSPEL DOCTRINE: SELECTIONS FROM THE SERMONS AND WRITITNGS OF JOSEPH F. SMITH
Heroines of Mormondom Author: Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918; Gates, Susa Young, 1856-1933; Wells, Emmeline B. (Emmeline Blanche), 1828-1921 http://www.archive.org/details/heroinesofmormon00smit
Unchastity the dominant evil of the age Author: Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918 http://www.archive.org/details/unchastitydomina00smitrich
Gospel doctrine; selections from the sermons and writings of Joseph F. Smith .. Author: Smith, Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding), 1838-1918; Widtsoe, John Andreas, 1872-1952 http://www.archive.org/details/gospeldoctrinese00smitrich
Joseph Fielding Smith
SMITH, JOSEPH FIELDING—ANSWERS TO GOSPEL QUESTINS VOL 1-5, CHURCH HISTORY AND MODERN REVELATION VOL 1-4, DOCTRINES OF SALVATION VOL 1-3, ELIJAH THE PROPHET AND HIS MISSION, ESSENTIALS IN CHURCH HISTORY, LIFE OF JOSEPH F. SMITH, MAN,, HIS ORIGIN AND DESTINY, ORIGIN OF THE REORGANIZED CHURCH AND THE QUESTION OF SUCCESSION, PEARL OF GREAT PRICE, PROGRESS OF MAN, RESTORATION OF ALL THINGS, SEEK YE EARNESTLY, TAKE HEED TO YOURSELVES, TEACHINGS OF THE PROPHET JOSEPH SMITH, WAY TO PERFECTION
Essentials in Church history : a history of the church from the birth of Joseph Smith to the present time (1922), with introductory chapters on the antiquity of the gospel and the "falling away" Author: Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1876-1972 http://www.archive.org/details/essentialsinchur00smit
Origin of the "Reorganized" Church and the question of successionAuthor: Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1876-1972 http://www.archive.org/details/originofreorgani00smit
Salvation universal Author: Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1876-1972; Genealogical Society of Utah http://www.archive.org/details/salvationunivers00smitrich
Blood atonement and the origin of plural marriage : a discussion Author: Smith, Joseph Fielding, 1876-1972; Evans, R. C. (Richard C.), b. 1861 http://www.archive.org/details/bloodatonementor00smit
Joseph Smith
SMITH, JOSEPH—DISCOURSES OF THE PROHET JOSEPH SMITH, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JOSEPH SMITH’S TEACHINGS, HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SIANTS VOL 1-7, JOSEPH SMITH’S COMMENTARY ON THE BIBLE, LECTURES ON FAITH, PERSONAL WRITINGS OF JOSEPH SMITH, WORDS OF JOSEPH SMITH: THE CONTEMPORARY ACCOUNTS OF THE NAUVOO DISCOURSE OF THE PROPHET JOSEPH SMITH
SMITH, LUCY MACK—HISTORY OF JOSEPH SMITH BY HIS MOTHER, HISTORY OF JOSEPH SMITH, REVISED AND ENHANCED
The voice of truth : containing General Joseph Smith's corresondence with Gen. James Arlington Bennett; appeal to the Green Mountain Boys; correspondence with John C. Calhoun, Esq.; views of the powers and policy of the government of the United States; pacific innuendo, and Gov. Ford's letter; a friendly hint to Missouri, and a few words of consolation for the "globe;" also, correspondence with the Hon. Henry Clay - Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844 Author: Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844 http://www.archive.org/details/voiceoftruthcont00smit
The Holy Scriptures, tr. and cor. by the spirit of revelation Author: Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844 http://www.archive.org/details/holyscripturestr00smituoft
The Wentworth Letter Author: Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844 http://www.archive.org/details/thewentworthlett06720gut
The prophet Joseph Smith's views on the powers and policy of the government of the United States : to which is appended the correspondence between the Prophet Joseph Smith and the Hons. J.C. Calhoun and Henry Clay, candidates for the presidency of the United States in 1844 Author: Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844; Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850; Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 http://www.archive.org/details/prophetjosephsmi00smit
Lorenzo Snow
SNOW, LORENZO—ITALIAN MISSION, TEACHINGS OF LORENZO SNOW
Biography and family record of Lorenzo Snow : one of the twelve apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Author: Snow, Eliza R. (Eliza Roxey), 1804-1887 http://www.archive.org/details/biographyfamilyr00snowrich
Matthias Cowley
MATTHEW COWLEY SPEAKS
Cowley's talks on doctrinecv Author: Cowley, Matthias F; Rich, Ben. E. (Benjamin Erastus), 1855-1913 http://www.archive.org/details/cowleystalksondo00cowlrich
The order of Zion Author: Zahnd, John, b. 1877 http://www.archive.org/details/orderofzion00zahnrich
The plan of salvation Author: Morgan, John (John Hamilton), 1842-1894 http://www.archive.org/details/planofsalvation00morgrich
Autobiography of Bishop R. C. Evans of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Author: Evans, R. C. (Richard C.), b. 1861 http://www.archive.org/details/autobiographyofb00evanrich
ORSON SPENCER
SPENCER, ORSON—LETTERS EXHIBITING THE MOST PROMINENT DOCTRINES OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS
Mormon Women
SPENCER, CLARISSA YOUNG, BRIGHAM YOUNG AT HOME
The women of Mormondom Author: Tullidge, Edward W. (Edward William), 1829-1894 http://www.archive.org/details/womenofmormondom00tull
Lydia Knight's history : the first book of the noble women's lives Author: Gates, Susa Young, 1856-1933 http://www.archive.org/details/lydiaknightshist00gate
History of the Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Association of the Church of Jesus Christ of L.D.S., from November 1869 to June 1910Author: Gates, Susa Young, 1856-1933 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofyoungla00gate
Musings and memories : poems Author: Wells, Emmeline B. (Emmeline Blanche), 1828-1921 http://www.archive.org/details/musingsmemoriesp00well
The life and labors of Eliza R. Snow Smith; with a full account of her funeral services Subject: Snow, Eliza R. (Eliza Roxey), 1804-1887; Mormon women http://www.archive.org/details/lifelaborsofeliz00salt
[Twelve Mormon homes visited in succession on a journey through Utah to Arizona.] Author: Kane, Elizabeth Wood, 1836-1909; Price, Eli Kirk, 1797-1884, signer. sgn UPB; Price, Eli Kirk, 1797-1884. Letter to Elizabeth Kane http://www.archive.org/details/twelvemormonhome00kane
Orson F. Whitney
History of Utah: Comprising Preliminary Chapters on the Previous History of Her Founders ... Author: Orson Ferguson Whitney http://www.archive.org/details/historyutahcomp00whitgoog
Elias: An Epic of the Ages Author: Orson Ferguson Whitney http://www.archive.org/details/eliasanepicages01whitgoog
The strength of the "Mormon" position Author: Whitney, Orson F. (Orson Ferguson), 1855-1931 http://www.archive.org/details/strengthofmormon00whitrich
Speeches of Hon. O.F. Whitney in support of woman suffrage : delivered in the Constitutional Convention of Utah, March 30th, April 2nd and April 5th, 1895 Author: Whitney, Orson F. (Orson Ferguson), 1855-1931; Utah Woman Suffrage Association; Utah Woman Suffrage Association. (1895) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/speechesofhonofw00whitrich
Orson Pratt
A series of pamphlets on the doctrines of the gospel Author: Pratt, Orson, 1811-1881; George Q. Cannon & Sons Company. (1891) bkp CU-BANC http://www.archive.org/details/seriesofpamphlet00pratrich
Parley P. Pratt
PRATT, PARLEY P.—AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF PARLEY P. PRATT, HISTORY OF THE LATE PERSECUTION INFLICTED BY THE STAE OF MISSOURI UPON THE MORMONS, KEY TO THE SCIENCE OF THEOLOGY, MORMONISM UNVEILED, VOICE OF WARNING
A Voice of Warning and Instruction to All People: Or, an Introduction to the ... Author: Parley Parker Pratt http://www.archive.org/details/avoicewarningan02pratgoog
Key to the Science of Theology: Designed as an Introduction to the First Principles of Spiritual ... Author: Parley Parker Pratt http://www.archive.org/details/keytosciencethe00pratgoog
Utah History
Tullidge's histories, (volume II) : containing the history of all the northern, eastern and western counties of Utah; also the counties of southern Idaho. With a biographical appendix of representative men and founders of the cities and counties; also a commercial supplement, historical Author: Tullidge, Edward W. (Edward William), 1829-1894
Volume: 2 http://www.archive.org/details/tullidgeshistori02tull
The history of Salt Lake City and its founders Author: Tullidge, Edward W. (Edward William), 1829-1894 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofsaltlak01tull
Woodruff Wilford
WOODRUFF, WILFORD—DISCOURSE OF WILFORD WOODRUFF, LEAVES FROM MY JOURNAL: FAITH PROMOTIONG SERIES, NO 3
COWLEY, MATTHIAS F.—
WILFORD WOODRUFF, HIS LIFE AND LABORS
Leaves from my journal Author: Woodruff, Wilford, 1807-1898 http://www.archive.org/details/leavesfrommyjour00wood1
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Prophets Old and New
When Jesus Christ lived on the earth, He organized His church and called apostles to lead and teach the people. Christ gave His apostles the authority (called the priesthood) to act in His name, such as to perform baptisms.
After Christ's death, resurrection, and ascension into heaven, His apostles continued to teach His doctrine and direct His Church through revelation from Christ. After the death and martyrdom of Christ's apostles, no one with Christ's priesthood remained on the earth. There was a general falling away from the truth and Christ's church and authority were taken away. This is called the great Apostasy.
Christ Restored His Church:This apostasy lasted for hundreds of years until Christ called a new prophet, Joseph Smith, to whom He revealed His doctrine and gave His authority, the priesthood, to act in His name. Christ directed Joseph to organize and restore His church in these latter days. This is called the restoration because Christ's church, authority, and gospel were restored (returned) to the earth. more
Articles Of Faith
The basic beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are summed up in 13 simple statements penned by Joseph Smith as a response to frequent queries on the teachings and doctrines of the Church. These statements are now known as the Articles of Ffaith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. more
Book Of Mormon
Joseph Smith was given by the Angel Moroni a set of gold plates which he translated by the power of God. These gold plates contained the history of an ancient civilization who lived upon the American continent and is called The Book of Mormon.
This history begins in 600 B.C. with the record of a man named Nephi, who writes: "I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days" (Book of Mormon: 1 Nephi 1:1).
In The Book of Mormon Nephi recorded an account of his father, Lehi, who as a prophet of God was commanded to leave Jerusalem with a small group of people and travel to the Americas. The people grew into a great civilization called the Nephites and were taught by men called of God to be prophets. The prophets taught the people the commandments of God, His plan of salvation, and the mission of Jesus Christ.
Over 600 years later, Jesus Christ, as a resurrected being, appeared to the people of Nephi on the American continent: "And it came to pass that he stretched forth his hand and spake unto the people, saying: Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world. And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning" (3 Nephi 11:9-11).
In The Book of Mormon we read how Christ taught the people His gospel, organized His church among them, and called twelve disciples to lead the people after His return to Heaven. As disciples these men are also considered prophets, seers, and revelators
Almost 400 years after Christ's appearance, the Lord commanded a prophet, named Mormon, to make an abridgment of all the records of the prophets of the American continent. Mormon carved his abridgment onto plates made of gold in Reformed Egyptian, and it is he for whom The Book of Mormon is named.
The great civilization of people on the American continent became wicked, killed the prophets and all those who would not deny the Christ. There came a great apostasy, or falling away from the truth. The last prophet, Moroni the son of Mormon, was commanded to hide the gold plates in the ground where they laid undisturbed for over a thousand years. Before the plates were buried Moroni wrote a promise to us (Moroni 10:3-5) that if we would read, ponder, and pray about "these things" (The Book of Mormon) that we would know by the power of the Holy Ghost that they are true.
Then in 1823 A.D. Moroni, as a resurrected being, appeared to Joseph Smith who was called of God to be a latter-day prophet. Moroni instructed Joseph Smith where to find the gold plates, which Joseph translated and then published in 1830. The Book of Mormon also contains the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and is a companion to the Bible.
After Christ's death, resurrection, and ascension into heaven, His apostles continued to teach His doctrine and direct His Church through revelation from Christ. After the death and martyrdom of Christ's apostles, no one with Christ's priesthood remained on the earth. There was a general falling away from the truth and Christ's church and authority were taken away. This is called the great Apostasy.
Christ Restored His Church:This apostasy lasted for hundreds of years until Christ called a new prophet, Joseph Smith, to whom He revealed His doctrine and gave His authority, the priesthood, to act in His name. Christ directed Joseph to organize and restore His church in these latter days. This is called the restoration because Christ's church, authority, and gospel were restored (returned) to the earth. more
Articles Of Faith
The basic beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are summed up in 13 simple statements penned by Joseph Smith as a response to frequent queries on the teachings and doctrines of the Church. These statements are now known as the Articles of Ffaith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. more
Book Of Mormon
Joseph Smith was given by the Angel Moroni a set of gold plates which he translated by the power of God. These gold plates contained the history of an ancient civilization who lived upon the American continent and is called The Book of Mormon.
This history begins in 600 B.C. with the record of a man named Nephi, who writes: "I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days" (Book of Mormon: 1 Nephi 1:1).
In The Book of Mormon Nephi recorded an account of his father, Lehi, who as a prophet of God was commanded to leave Jerusalem with a small group of people and travel to the Americas. The people grew into a great civilization called the Nephites and were taught by men called of God to be prophets. The prophets taught the people the commandments of God, His plan of salvation, and the mission of Jesus Christ.
Over 600 years later, Jesus Christ, as a resurrected being, appeared to the people of Nephi on the American continent: "And it came to pass that he stretched forth his hand and spake unto the people, saying: Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world. And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning" (3 Nephi 11:9-11).
In The Book of Mormon we read how Christ taught the people His gospel, organized His church among them, and called twelve disciples to lead the people after His return to Heaven. As disciples these men are also considered prophets, seers, and revelators
Almost 400 years after Christ's appearance, the Lord commanded a prophet, named Mormon, to make an abridgment of all the records of the prophets of the American continent. Mormon carved his abridgment onto plates made of gold in Reformed Egyptian, and it is he for whom The Book of Mormon is named.
The great civilization of people on the American continent became wicked, killed the prophets and all those who would not deny the Christ. There came a great apostasy, or falling away from the truth. The last prophet, Moroni the son of Mormon, was commanded to hide the gold plates in the ground where they laid undisturbed for over a thousand years. Before the plates were buried Moroni wrote a promise to us (Moroni 10:3-5) that if we would read, ponder, and pray about "these things" (The Book of Mormon) that we would know by the power of the Holy Ghost that they are true.
Then in 1823 A.D. Moroni, as a resurrected being, appeared to Joseph Smith who was called of God to be a latter-day prophet. Moroni instructed Joseph Smith where to find the gold plates, which Joseph translated and then published in 1830. The Book of Mormon also contains the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and is a companion to the Bible.
How to Down Load Books
1. Buy an MP3 player.
2. Click on the book page and find the book you want to listen to.
3. Click on the download button for the book you have chosen by whole book or by chapter. Some books cannot be downloaded as a whole book because of their size and have been divided into smaller parts.
4. Once the book is downloaded to your computer, drag it onto your MP3 player and start listening!
How to Down Load Books
2. Click on the book page and find the book you want to listen to.
3. Click on the download button for the book you have chosen by whole book or by chapter. Some books cannot be downloaded as a whole book because of their size and have been divided into smaller parts.
4. Once the book is downloaded to your computer, drag it onto your MP3 player and start listening!
How to Down Load Books
Donate
There is some costs involved with this project. Equipment (software, microphones, computers, etc.), website costs, and coordination activities including working with publishers to secure permission to post audio versions of copyrighted books cost money. Any donations given will be used exclusively for the Follow the Prophets project. Please send donations to the following address:
Robert Johnson
Box 57
Deeth NV, 89823
Makes checks to: FollowtheProphet.org
Robert Johnson
Box 57
Deeth NV, 89823
Makes checks to: FollowtheProphet.org
Reading Lab
Following information found http://librivox.org/wiki/moin.cgi/NewbieGuideToRecording#microphones
Overview
LibriVox's objective is "To make all books in the public domain available, for free, in audio format on the internet." - About LibriVox There are three key ways to help.
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> > Recording is easier, harder, and more fun than you'd think! how-to equipment software
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You'll need equipment (usually a $30-50 USB mic) and software (usually Audacity - free) and a computer and time. And an enjoyment of reading aloud to others. Everything created at LibriVox is given to the public domain.
> > Editing help is always in demand! Audacity FAQ great guide
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If you enjoy computers and shaping things, you may enjoy editing. Most folks at LV use the free, open-source program Audacity (Windows, Linux, Mac OSX).
> > Prooflistening may be the best way to understand LibriVox! forum guide
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Nearly every LV recording is prooflistened (so we can remove repeats or gaps before a book is catalogued). Even a little prooflistening exposes you to LV's diversity of projects and readers, gives you ideas about your own projects, and makes the LV community come alive as nothing else can.
Welcome! You are now part of How LibriVox Works!
Recording Setup
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Have everything? Great!
How To Record for LibriVox is the page you ought to see.
Not yet set? The typical recording setup used by most volunteers at LibriVox is a USB mic plugged into a computer running the free audio program, Audacity.
Microphones
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Perhaps the cheapest mic widely used at LV is the Logitech USB desktop microphone (PN 980186-0403) for about $30US - very satisfactory for the price! Opinion: the sound is more digital and not so rich as the Samson mics ($50-90), but it's not so edgy or harsh as the headset models. A recommended first, economy mic.
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The Logitech headsets are very widely used (especially the 250 for ~$40US; and the 350 for ~$50US; the models are proliferating). Some models are surprisingly uncomfortable to wear (the 250), but some folks like the headset convenience for keeping the mic location consistent and the hands free. Opinion: the sound is inferior to the cheaper, desk-top mic by Logitech. For the extra money, consider investing in a higher quality Samson mic.
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The Samson mic is a popular "upgrade" among volunteers who love recording. (Q1U ~$50US, C01U about $90US)
Other equipment is noted in User-Recommended Equipment.
Recording/Editing Software
Most LV volunteers use Audacity -- version 1.2.6 is quite stable (doesn't crash much), but the beta version, 1.3.3, has several vital features and filters though it isn't so stable as 1.2.6. Recommended: download both and use 1.3.3 only when you need its extra features, and save often.
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Audacity 1-2-3 is a guide to help you step-by-step: download, install, and test Audacity with a first recording. If you have a built-in mic, try it out. If you have ordered a microphone online and are waiting for it, you can download and install Audacity while you're waiting for the mic to arrive.
See Software We Use for other recommendations and some tips about software you may already have.
Tech Talk for Non-Tech Folks
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Many people worry that they are not 'technical' enough to manage the recording side of things. But it isn't that difficult - else there wouldn't be so many of us doing it! The vast majority of LibriVox volunteers
do not have a technical background.
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Some folks use other recording setups, but this guide focuses on the most direct route to recording for LibriVox -- recording into a computer, editing on a computer, and sending files over the Internet.
Learn How
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On the Audacity 1-2-3 page is a triple-trial tutorial called Testing! Audacity 101. You will begin by plugging in your mic (if you don't have a mic but want to start learning Audacity, use the sound file provided on that page), and you'll end by sending a complete little test of your recording setup (or, again if you don't have a mic yet, you'll know all the basics of recording and editing in Audacity).
When you're ready to start recording
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If you need or would like some feedback on your technical setup etc, it's a good idea to start by submitting a 1-Minute Test to the "Listeners & Editors wanted" subforum for constructive criticism (CC) - on how to do this, see also the FAQs there.
When you have all your equipment and software set up, you are ready to start recording for real. These are the steps to take:
Step 1. Find a project and 'sign up' for a reading part
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Read through the sub-fora in the section "Volunteers Wanted" to find a collaborative project that interests you. There are numerous collaborative projects open and looking for readers at any time of the day or night, in numerous languages:
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Readers Wanted: Short Works and Poetry: this usually includes a Poetry Collection and a Short Story Collection, but also things like a Short Mystery Collection, Short Ghost Story Collection, Short Non-Fiction Collection, Long Poems Collection and many many more. For most of these collections, readers can pick a poem, story or essay of their own choice to contribute.
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Readers Wanted: Books: whole books being recorded by multiple readers, where you can contribute one or more chapters.
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Readers Wanted: Dramatic Works: plays or dramatic recordings of books, where you can contribute in the cast.
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Carefully read the first post in the thread of the project that interests you - this contains all detailed instructions specific to this project, and shows you which sections or parts are still available.
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Hit "Post Reply" at the top left of your screen. This will add a post to the 'thread.' Leave a message for the Book Coordinator indicating which part you'd like to read, and check back later for the reply. The Book Coordinator will leave a reply for you in the same manner, and tell you that you have successfully 'claimed' the part.
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Please Note: It is recommended that you do not put any important information in the subject line of your reply to a post. You'll notice throughout the forum, that the subject line is so small that no one sees the subjects of individual replies. If, for example, you put the chapter number you would like to claim in the subject line, and not the post, your book coordinator will likely have no clue what you're talking about.
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For many of the collections in the "Short Works" forum, you do not need to 'claim' anything. Just follow the instructions in the first post, and pick a poem, story or essay you like (as long as it's in the public domain).
Step 2. Now you can go and create your recording!
For detailed instructions, see HowToRecord. That page also contains information on how to edit your file after the recording. Hopefully you will now have a file that is ready for LibriVox. You'll need to go back to your project's intro post and ensure that the ID3 tags and the file name for the .mp3 file are all correct.
Step 3. Upload your recording
See the guide on HowToSendYourRecording.
Step 4. Post your contribution
To let the book coordinator (BC) of your project know that your contribution is available, again hit "Post Reply" while you are in the project thread. Write the section number, the url (the one the uploader has given you), and the duration (in min:sec) and size (in MB) of your recording in your post. If it is your first contribution to Librivox, also include the name that you would like to show up in the catalogue.
Step 5. Edit after prooflistening
All recordings are "prooflistened" to catch repeats, big stumbles or long pauzes. For some specific projects, the recording is even checked against the text. The notes from the "proof-listener" will be posted in the project thread or in a specific prooflistening thread for the project. For more information, see GuidesforProoflisteners. Keep an eye on the status of your recording once in a while, in the "Magic Window" of your project.
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If the prooflistener caught some mistakes, his/her notes will be entered here. Please edit your recording and resubmit the new version.
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If the recording is marked "PL-OK" or just "OK", it means that it is all set for cataloging as soon as the whole project is done. No further action from you is required.
Once the project is complete, it will be catalogued. You may want to know what will happen to your file when you've sent it to your coordinator! Here's an overview of the LibriVox recording process and some other useful information.
How to get help
Contact your Coordinator via PM (private message, an option on the forum) or by posting a reply in your project's thread. Or post a message in the Need Help? forum and you'll be sure to get some advice!
After you have made your first contribution
You have done it! You have contributed a recording! If you enjoyed doing that, please come back for more. You have several options now:
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Contribute another section to a collaborative project, as detailed above.
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Launch your very own project - see the New Projects Launch Pad. Read the stickies there for details on how to do this. Your options are:
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Going Solo: record a whole book on your own.
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Note for first-time recorders: Reading a whole book, as many of us have discovered, is often more time-consuming than one thinks. We therefore strongly encourage you to read a chapter for one of our collaborative projects before you start a solo project.
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Become the book coordinator of a collaborative project: book, play or short works collection. See also HowToBecomeABookCoordinator.
Want to know more?
Why not just browse around this wiki, more information is added all the time. Or read the forum - the FAQ is a good starting place!
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Improve Your Recording
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Advice from Readers -- includes troubleshooting help
Going Further
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If you're curious or adventuresome, take a look at the section of the LibriVox forum where other volunteers describe their own "recording studios". You will see a wide range, in terms of both the types of equipment and the cost.
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The cable with 1/8" mini plugs on both ends can be used for other purposes. Let's say you have a tape player and audio cassettes of music or books on tape which you'd like to listen to on your computer or digital audio player (ie, MP3 player). You can use the same procedure described above to do this, using this cable to connect the cassette tape player to the computer.
Overview
LibriVox's objective is "To make all books in the public domain available, for free, in audio format on the internet." - About LibriVox There are three key ways to help.
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> > Recording is easier, harder, and more fun than you'd think! how-to equipment software
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You'll need equipment (usually a $30-50 USB mic) and software (usually Audacity - free) and a computer and time. And an enjoyment of reading aloud to others. Everything created at LibriVox is given to the public domain.
> > Editing help is always in demand! Audacity FAQ great guide
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If you enjoy computers and shaping things, you may enjoy editing. Most folks at LV use the free, open-source program Audacity (Windows, Linux, Mac OSX).
> > Prooflistening may be the best way to understand LibriVox! forum guide
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Nearly every LV recording is prooflistened (so we can remove repeats or gaps before a book is catalogued). Even a little prooflistening exposes you to LV's diversity of projects and readers, gives you ideas about your own projects, and makes the LV community come alive as nothing else can.
Welcome! You are now part of How LibriVox Works!
Recording Setup
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Have everything? Great!
How To Record for LibriVox is the page you ought to see.
Not yet set? The typical recording setup used by most volunteers at LibriVox is a USB mic plugged into a computer running the free audio program, Audacity.
Microphones
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Perhaps the cheapest mic widely used at LV is the Logitech USB desktop microphone (PN 980186-0403) for about $30US - very satisfactory for the price! Opinion: the sound is more digital and not so rich as the Samson mics ($50-90), but it's not so edgy or harsh as the headset models. A recommended first, economy mic.
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The Logitech headsets are very widely used (especially the 250 for ~$40US; and the 350 for ~$50US; the models are proliferating). Some models are surprisingly uncomfortable to wear (the 250), but some folks like the headset convenience for keeping the mic location consistent and the hands free. Opinion: the sound is inferior to the cheaper, desk-top mic by Logitech. For the extra money, consider investing in a higher quality Samson mic.
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The Samson mic is a popular "upgrade" among volunteers who love recording. (Q1U ~$50US, C01U about $90US)
Other equipment is noted in User-Recommended Equipment.
Recording/Editing Software
Most LV volunteers use Audacity -- version 1.2.6 is quite stable (doesn't crash much), but the beta version, 1.3.3, has several vital features and filters though it isn't so stable as 1.2.6. Recommended: download both and use 1.3.3 only when you need its extra features, and save often.
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Audacity 1-2-3 is a guide to help you step-by-step: download, install, and test Audacity with a first recording. If you have a built-in mic, try it out. If you have ordered a microphone online and are waiting for it, you can download and install Audacity while you're waiting for the mic to arrive.
See Software We Use for other recommendations and some tips about software you may already have.
Tech Talk for Non-Tech Folks
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Many people worry that they are not 'technical' enough to manage the recording side of things. But it isn't that difficult - else there wouldn't be so many of us doing it! The vast majority of LibriVox volunteers
do not have a technical background.
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Some folks use other recording setups, but this guide focuses on the most direct route to recording for LibriVox -- recording into a computer, editing on a computer, and sending files over the Internet.
Learn How
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On the Audacity 1-2-3 page is a triple-trial tutorial called Testing! Audacity 101. You will begin by plugging in your mic (if you don't have a mic but want to start learning Audacity, use the sound file provided on that page), and you'll end by sending a complete little test of your recording setup (or, again if you don't have a mic yet, you'll know all the basics of recording and editing in Audacity).
When you're ready to start recording
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If you need or would like some feedback on your technical setup etc, it's a good idea to start by submitting a 1-Minute Test to the "Listeners & Editors wanted" subforum for constructive criticism (CC) - on how to do this, see also the FAQs there.
When you have all your equipment and software set up, you are ready to start recording for real. These are the steps to take:
Step 1. Find a project and 'sign up' for a reading part
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Read through the sub-fora in the section "Volunteers Wanted" to find a collaborative project that interests you. There are numerous collaborative projects open and looking for readers at any time of the day or night, in numerous languages:
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Readers Wanted: Short Works and Poetry: this usually includes a Poetry Collection and a Short Story Collection, but also things like a Short Mystery Collection, Short Ghost Story Collection, Short Non-Fiction Collection, Long Poems Collection and many many more. For most of these collections, readers can pick a poem, story or essay of their own choice to contribute.
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Readers Wanted: Books: whole books being recorded by multiple readers, where you can contribute one or more chapters.
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Readers Wanted: Dramatic Works: plays or dramatic recordings of books, where you can contribute in the cast.
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Carefully read the first post in the thread of the project that interests you - this contains all detailed instructions specific to this project, and shows you which sections or parts are still available.
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Hit "Post Reply" at the top left of your screen. This will add a post to the 'thread.' Leave a message for the Book Coordinator indicating which part you'd like to read, and check back later for the reply. The Book Coordinator will leave a reply for you in the same manner, and tell you that you have successfully 'claimed' the part.
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Please Note: It is recommended that you do not put any important information in the subject line of your reply to a post. You'll notice throughout the forum, that the subject line is so small that no one sees the subjects of individual replies. If, for example, you put the chapter number you would like to claim in the subject line, and not the post, your book coordinator will likely have no clue what you're talking about.
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For many of the collections in the "Short Works" forum, you do not need to 'claim' anything. Just follow the instructions in the first post, and pick a poem, story or essay you like (as long as it's in the public domain).
Step 2. Now you can go and create your recording!
For detailed instructions, see HowToRecord. That page also contains information on how to edit your file after the recording. Hopefully you will now have a file that is ready for LibriVox. You'll need to go back to your project's intro post and ensure that the ID3 tags and the file name for the .mp3 file are all correct.
Step 3. Upload your recording
See the guide on HowToSendYourRecording.
Step 4. Post your contribution
To let the book coordinator (BC) of your project know that your contribution is available, again hit "Post Reply" while you are in the project thread. Write the section number, the url (the one the uploader has given you), and the duration (in min:sec) and size (in MB) of your recording in your post. If it is your first contribution to Librivox, also include the name that you would like to show up in the catalogue.
Step 5. Edit after prooflistening
All recordings are "prooflistened" to catch repeats, big stumbles or long pauzes. For some specific projects, the recording is even checked against the text. The notes from the "proof-listener" will be posted in the project thread or in a specific prooflistening thread for the project. For more information, see GuidesforProoflisteners. Keep an eye on the status of your recording once in a while, in the "Magic Window" of your project.
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If the prooflistener caught some mistakes, his/her notes will be entered here. Please edit your recording and resubmit the new version.
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If the recording is marked "PL-OK" or just "OK", it means that it is all set for cataloging as soon as the whole project is done. No further action from you is required.
Once the project is complete, it will be catalogued. You may want to know what will happen to your file when you've sent it to your coordinator! Here's an overview of the LibriVox recording process and some other useful information.
How to get help
Contact your Coordinator via PM (private message, an option on the forum) or by posting a reply in your project's thread. Or post a message in the Need Help? forum and you'll be sure to get some advice!
After you have made your first contribution
You have done it! You have contributed a recording! If you enjoyed doing that, please come back for more. You have several options now:
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Contribute another section to a collaborative project, as detailed above.
2.
Launch your very own project - see the New Projects Launch Pad. Read the stickies there for details on how to do this. Your options are:
1.
Going Solo: record a whole book on your own.
*
Note for first-time recorders: Reading a whole book, as many of us have discovered, is often more time-consuming than one thinks. We therefore strongly encourage you to read a chapter for one of our collaborative projects before you start a solo project.
2.
Become the book coordinator of a collaborative project: book, play or short works collection. See also HowToBecomeABookCoordinator.
Want to know more?
Why not just browse around this wiki, more information is added all the time. Or read the forum - the FAQ is a good starting place!
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Improve Your Recording
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Advice from Readers -- includes troubleshooting help
Going Further
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If you're curious or adventuresome, take a look at the section of the LibriVox forum where other volunteers describe their own "recording studios". You will see a wide range, in terms of both the types of equipment and the cost.
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The cable with 1/8" mini plugs on both ends can be used for other purposes. Let's say you have a tape player and audio cassettes of music or books on tape which you'd like to listen to on your computer or digital audio player (ie, MP3 player). You can use the same procedure described above to do this, using this cable to connect the cassette tape player to the computer.
VOLUNTEER
The greatest challenge is to get these books into audio format. Commercial companies are unwilling to spend the money to hire readers because the market for buying these audio books is small. The answer is to have these books read by volunteers. Reading are able to read one chapter or a whole book. Volunteers can be an editor, can work on the website or blog, find new books, listen to books, help others with problems or donate. See reading lab.
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