Publication: Joseph Cain, Public Printer, 1855, SALT LAKE CITY
First edition. 8vo. 8" x 6." Bound in later tan buckram over heavy boards, red and black spine labels, gilt lettering, 460 pp., index, addenda. Contains acts and laws of Deseret, 1850-1855, while Brigham Young was Governor of the State of Deseret. Topics of laws (with punishments) include: gambling; gunpowder; kidnapping; lewdness; enticing a female to house of ill fame; etc. Also covered are many non-criminal activities such as: free schools; roads and bridges; ferries; cutting timber; land and water grants for Brigham Young, etc.
Inventory Number: 42087