Origin of the 'Reorganized' Church and the Question of Succession

"Origin of the 'Reorganized' Church and the Question of Succession" by Joseph Fielding Smith is a recounting of events from the early 1900's, focusing on heated debates after the death of Joseph Smith and the start of Brigham Young’s leadership. It most likely gets into the disagreements, separations, and different beliefs that popped up within the Latter-day Saint movement during this confusing time. It starts with the author’s point of view, sparked by the Reorganite ministers' active missionary work in Salt Lake City and Ogden between 1906 and 1907. The author tells how these ministers aggressively criticized Brigham Young and current Church leaders, fueled by ex-members and local anti-"Mormon" feelings. This push to defend their beliefs leads the author to give talks that turn into the chapters of this book, which explains the Church's history and beliefs during increasing resistance and false information from the Reorganites.