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Article Title

"A Plea for the Horse": George Q. Cannon's Concern for Animal Welfare in Nineteenth-Century America

Authors

Aaron R. Kelson

Keywords

Mormon studies, George Q. Cannon, animals, animal welfare

Abstract

Taking a position somewhat unusual for his time, President George Q. Cannon actively taught respect for animals as a matter of religious principle.

Recommended Citation

Kelson, Aaron R. (1999) ""A Plea for the Horse": George Q. Cannon's Concern for Animal Welfare in Nineteenth-Century America," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 38: Iss. 3, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol38/iss3/4