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A fascinating account of Provo’s tumultuous first year.

“D. Robert Carter’s Founding Fort Utah is well researched, documented, and written. Carter offers keen insights into the early history of Fort Utah (Provo), and his excellent use of personal observations and accounts by settlers and onlookers makes the history come alive.”

PHILIP F. NOTARIANNI | DIRECTOR, UTAH STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

“Meticulously researched and eloquently written, this riveting account of the founding of Provo, culminating in the Battle of Provo River, is a narrative history at its finest. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Utah’s history.”

BRIAN Q. CANNON | BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

“We have been waiting a long time for a thorough study of Provo’s early settlement. Now we have it. D. Robert Carter fills the gap with strength and precision in this breathtaking narration of the founding of Fort Utah. At every turn, it seems, Carter brings the story up-to-date in novel and creative form, utilizing a dizzying array of primary sources and the touch of humor so characteristic of his writing and public speaking.”

JED WOODWORTH | PH.D. CANDIDATE, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON