It Happened in Utah: Stories of Events and People that Shaped Beehive State History

by Tom Wharton

From the U.S. Army’s bloodless “invasion” of Salt Lake City to the humble beginnings of the Sundance Film Festival, It Happened in Utah looks at intriguing people and episodes from the history of the Beehive State.Read about Jean Baptiste, an exiled grave robber whose mysterious disappearance from a remote island in Great Salt Lake remains unsolved. Relive the life-shattering upheaval suffered by Japanese Americans during their banishment to remote U.S. internment camps during World War II. And discover how two boys on the hunt for a bit of fun killed five people—including themselves—caused untold property damage, and left a large crater in the earth.

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 21, 2018

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good collection of short stories, shining light on important moments in Utah history. I wish some stories were more fleshed out, but it was still a good introduction to various topics.

[Whitley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Good Quick History

This book is a great quick introduction to the history of the State of Utah. My only complaint is that some stories have been slightly rose colored or are missing various pieces. Overall worth a read to anyone wanting to know more about Utah.

[Lauren Wallentine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of the stories about Utah were really fun and interesting to read about some of them weren't my favorite.