Wheat flour messiah
by Paul Elmen
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First published: 1976
1 language
ISBN: 9780809321186
Description
"Through letters, documents, and newspaper files, Paul Elmen traces the engrossing story of the Janssonists' adventure in Sweden and the founding of the utopian colony at Bishop Hill, in Illinois (1847-65), told from the perspective of the wheat flour salesman who ignited the passionate beliefs of his followers." (flyleaf of paper cover).
