The Missouri Persecutions, written by B. H. Roberts and first published in 1900, is a historical account detailing the systemic persecution faced by early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Missouri and Illinois from 1830 to 1838. The book aims to correct misconceptions about their expulsion and preserve the history of these events for future generations. Roberts emphasizes the importance of understanding this history to honor the sacrifices of their ancestors and strengthen the faith of later generations.
