Life of a Pioneer: Being the Autobiography of James S. Brown by James S. Brown
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"Life of a Pioneer: Being the Autobiography of James S. Brown" by James S. Brown is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The book centers on the author's life as a pioneer in Western America, detailing his experiences as a frontiersman, his migrations, and the challenges faced during a turbulent period in U.S. history. It highlights the author's personal journey as he witnesses and participates in significant historical events,
often alongside the Latter-day Saints. The opening of the autobiography introduces James S. Brown and sets the stage for his adventurous life as a pioneer. Through his humble beginnings in North Carolina and migration to Illinois, Brown describes the hardships encountered in frontier life, including the lack of resources and the constant threat from the environment and hostility from others. His narrative also touches on the early influences that shaped his beliefs, particularly the arrival of Mormon missionaries, which serves as a critical turning point that guides his choices throughout his life, eventually leading him to enlist in the Mormon Battalion during a crucial time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Brown, James S. (James Stephens), 1828-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | Life of a Pioneer: Being the Autobiography of James S. Brown |
| Credits |
Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (mormontextsproject.org), with thanks to Heidi Billy |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- United States |
| Subject | Latter Day Saint pioneers -- Biography |
| Subject | Brown, James S. (James Stephens), 1828-1902 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54331 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54331-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 413 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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