Crown of thorns: House of David victory and legal troubles reviewed. Internal strife, cause and effect
Benton Harbor, MI: House of David, 1929. Paperback. 174p., 9x6 inch plain printed light blue wraps, frontis portrait of Benjamin Purnell, one illustration (portrait of Mary Purnell). Very good condition. *Yaple no. 419.
The religious commune split during this period due to Benjamin Purnell's frolics with 13 young women which resulted in his being charged with public immorality. This is Mary Purnell's side of the story. The commune was best known for its baseball team & amusement park.
Cat.No: 134487
Price: $75.00
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