But the most amusing part is how it affected culture. You can guess that agricultural shortages would lead to hunger and economic problems but it's kind of insane that it lead to the creation of "Frankenstein". Cause and effect is so interesting to follow.
9. THE ERUPTION MAY HAVE LED TO MORMONISM.
One of the more unusual effects of the temporary climate change brought about by Mount Tambora’s eruption is that it may have indirectly led to the creation of the Mormon religion. Mormon founder Joseph Smith’s family was one of thousands that left Vermont during the freakishly cold summer of 1816. The Smith family subsequently settled in New York, where a teenage Joseph would go on to experience the events that led to his publication of the Book of Mormon. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/73585/15-facts-about-yea...
I am an active lifelong member, so take that into account when evaluating my opinion. But I think that this book would be a worthwhile read to anybody who is curious about the origins of Mormonism but not necessarily interested in joining. Yes, it's written by proponents. But I think it is objective enough to be worthwhile.
Oh, and Volume 2 was just released. Oh, and they are available for free. Even from Amazon.
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