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"Jacob Hamblin: A Narrative of His Personal Experience as a Frontiersman, Missionary to the Indians and Explorer" by James A. Little is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and experiences of Jacob Hamblin, a dedicated missionary and frontiersman who engaged deeply with Native American tribes while also navigating the challenges of settlement in the West. It seeks to inspire and instruct young members of
the Latter-day Saint community through Hamblin's personal narratives of faith, perseverance, and the complexities of intercultural relationships. The opening of the narrative introduces Jacob Hamblin, recounting his early life, including challenges faced while pioneering and significant turning points such as his conversion to Mormonism and his resolve to be baptized despite familial opposition. As he reflects on his upbringing and the hardships he endured, he demonstrates a strong belief in divine providence, sharing accounts of miraculous healings and profound changes in his family as a result of his faith. The beginning sets the stage for his later adventures and missionary work among Native American tribes, highlighting his commitment to peace and understanding despite the often tumultuous relationships between settlers and indigenous peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hamblin, Jacob, 1819-1886 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Little, James A. (James Amasa), 1822-1908 |
| LoC No. | 42047416 |
| Title |
Jacob Hamblin: A Narrative of His Personal Experience as a Frontiersman, Missionary to the Indians and Explorer, Disclosing Interpositions of Providence, Severe Privations, Perilous Situations and Remarkable Escapes Fifth Book of the Faith-Promoting Series, Designed for the Instruction and Encouragement of Young Latter-day Saints |
| Credits |
Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (MormonTextsProject.org), with thanks to Tom Williams for proofreading. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Utah |
| Subject | Hamblin, Jacob, 1819-1886 |
| Subject | Latter Day Saint churches -- Utah |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Utah |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48284 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48284-2 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 644 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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