This book was originally published in 1878. Edward W. Tullidge - Born: September 30, 1829 at Weymouth, Dorset, England as Edward Wheelock Tullidge. He was named William during his christening. Died: May 21, 1894 He became acquainted with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the late 1840s. Records indicate that he may have been ordained an Elder. In 1868, he associated with the Godbeite movement and in 1879 he became a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Life of Joseph the Prophet contains many first hand accounts about the life of Joseph Smith to include the final days by Willard Richards and his first hand account of the assassination of Hyrum and Joseph. This book is reproduced for those that want a closer look at the life and times of a modern Prophet who was called, by God, to restore the Church of Jesus Christ in this the Dispensation of the fullness of time. The final Dispensation that will serve the Savior during the Millennial Reign of the King of Kings.