History of Joseph Smith Author:Lucy Mac Smith This is one of the most important and interesting books ever written, dealing with early Mormon history. It has long been used as a "source material" book by writers and students. — Originally dictated by the Mother of the Prophet, in 1845, to her friend, Mrs. Martha Jane Knowlton Coray, the book was first published in England in 1853 by Orson Pr... more »att. Later, shortly after 1865, at the direction and with the full approval of President Brigham Young, it was arefully and checked for accuracy by President George A. Smith and judge Elias Smith, cousins of the Prophet.« less