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Jo Smith

Founder of Mormonism, cited as a religious humbug.

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Also known as Joseph

First appearance: xlvi

Jo Smith shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the author of the Mormon Bible, an example of literary and religious humbug.
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Jo Smith first appears in 0058 xlvi.

In I: Mentioned as the author of the Mormon Bible, an example of literary and religious humbug.

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CACount Alessand…MJMaster JoeJLJohn LawDRDoctor RobackPCPrincess CaribooJSJo Smith

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  • Miscellaneous Humbugs and Dupes
  • Diamond Necklace Conspirators
  • Fake Mermaid Exhibitors
  • Spiritualist Mediums and Quacks

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This chapter serves as the dramatic climax because it shifts from exposing specific humbugs to delivering a un…

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