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Author: Al Rounds and S. Michael Wilcox
Model: 1115780
Price: $29.95

In this magnificent volume, renowned LDS artist Al Rounds and gospel scholar Michael Wilcox capture the wonder of the Restoration legacy. From the consecrated ground of the Sacred Grove to the majestic spires of the Salt Lake Temple, you will gain a fresh perspective of the miracles that transpired and the testimonies that were born in humble, but beautiful surroundings during early Church history. With more than sixty images that comprise much of Al Rounds’ life’s work, accompanied by insightful text written by Michael Wilcox, Beautiful Zion takes you on a journey that will stir your own passion for the past and increase your gratitude for a story of sacrifice and joy. About the Author - S. Michael Wilcox received his Ph.D. at the University of Colorado and is an Institute instructor at the University of Utah. He has also taught Institute classes in Alberta, Canada, and Arizona, and has guided tours to the Holy Land and Church history sites. He received the Orton Literary Award in 1996 for his book House of Glory. He lives in Draper, Utah. About the Artist - Al Rounds was born in Ogden, Utah, and was brought up in the small-town community of Walnut Creek, California. He has been painting full-time since he earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in 1977. Al has always been drawn to architectural landscape, seeking a way to capture the feeling of a location, not just a visual representation. Some of his favorite places include England, Nauvoo, and the back roads of Utah.