Trial of Don Pedro Leon Lujan

Jones, an instructor at Utah Valley State College, explores and corrects historians' errors surrounding the trial of Pedro Leon Lujan of New Mexico for Indian slave trading in the Utah Territory. She examines the case and the clashing racial, cultural, and religious beliefs and biases that characterized it, looking at Mormon policy and doctrine concerning black and Indian slavery and indenture. Includes b&w photos of the region, and historical photos and portraits of natives and key figures. Also includes documents, and a chronology of compulsory Indian labor laws.