“Porter Rockwell was that most terrible instrument that can be handled by fanaticism; a powerful physical nature welded to a mind of very narrow perceptions, intense convictions, and changeless tenacity. In his build he was a gladiator; in his humor a Yankee lumberman; in his memory a Bourbon; in his vengeance an Indian. A strange mixture, only to be found on the American continent”
Quote by Fitz Hugh Ludlow
Work
The Heart of the Continent: A Record of Travel Across the Plains and in Oregon, with an Examination of the Mormon Principle
This book is a travel account that chronicles journeys across the American plains and into the Oregon Territory. It includes an in-depth look at the Mormon faith and its principles. more
Author
Fitz Hugh Ludlow
Fitz Hugh Ludlow was an American author renowned for his critical works against the institution of slavery. His novel 'The Boy's Own Book' is a satirical commentary on the Victorian era. Ludlow's life was characterized by his advocacy for social reform and his personal battles with alcoholism. more