Saint Abe and His Seven Wives A Tale of Salt Lake City, with a Bibliographical Note

"Saint Abe and His Seven Wives" by Robert Williams Buchanan is a story set in Salt Lake City that shows the complicated life of Abe Clewson, a Mormon man with many wives. It looks at love, temptation, and the problems people face when living a polygamous life, all happening within a growing religious community. The story begins with Joe Wilson, who shares his history with Cissy, a widow he likes. He talks about his rivalry with Hiram Higginson, an Apostle who also wants to be with Cissy. This creates humor and drama in Wilson's life and discusses the competition for women in the Mormon community. Wilson's experiences lead to a exploration of the characters, the pressures of society, and the personal struggles of those dealing with faith and love.