02379cam a22003253u 4500 54079 UtSlPG 20260610134239.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F786 Robinson, Phil, 1847-1902 Sinners and Saints : A Tour Across the States and Round Them, with Three Months Among the Mormons Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-01-31 Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (http://mormontextsproject.org), with thanks to Steven Fluckiger, Mariah Averett, and Lauren McGuinness. "Sinners and Saints" by Phil Robinson is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This account takes readers on a journey across the United States, particularly focusing on the experiences and observations of the author as he navigates through the emerging society of the Mormons and the American frontier. Through his narrative, Robinson explores various themes such as culture, society, and the development of towns, as he reflects on both the virtues and vices of the people he encounters. At the start of the book, Robinson embarks on a train journey across America, beginning in New York and heading towards Chicago. Through his keen observations, he describes the scenery outside the train, including the peculiarities of American life and the character of various towns along the route. The author interacts with fellow passengers, reflects on the agricultural landscape, and muses about the stark contrast between the natural beauty and the burgeoning civilization. His humorous and insightful commentary sets the tone for a travelogue that promises to blend personal anecdotes with sociocultural critiques as he continues his exploration across the states. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified West (U.S.) -- Description and travel Latter Day Saint churches Utah -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54079 94913 94913