Record Added: 2/20/2019 Setting  United States Topic LDS: Church History, Pion History: American Indians Publisher Deseret Book Company Year 1952 Age Adult Pages 538 Description Brown binding, no DJ
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Jacob Hamblin (1819-1886) was born in Ohio and grew up in Wisconsin. In 1842 he joined the Mormon Church and eventually traveled to Utah where he became prominent in the settlement of southern Utah and was known as an "apostle" to the Lamanites (Native Americans). He was husband of four wives and the father of twenty-four children. Descendants live throughout the western region of the United States.
Jacob Hamblin was one of the most colorful and respected figures in the American West; colonizer, conqueror of deserts, and trusted friend of the Native Americans. A devoted LDS Church leader and family, he was Brigham Young's agent in exploring the Intermountain West, seeking suitable places for Mormon expansion, and helping to build outposts there.
Hamblin's respect for the Natives and their beliefs and rights was unmatched among his peers. He never betrayed the trust reposed in him; as a result, Mormon pioneers often came unmolested into the most rugged and intimidating parts of the Old West when others likely would have met with hostility. This book not only describes his exploits and adventures, but also gives fascinating insights into the world in which Hamblin lived and worked. |
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From used bookstore/antique shop (The Book Arbor) in St. George, Anniversary Weekend 2019.
Mom (Adele H.) had this book, and I remember watching her read it on Sunday afternoons; she really enjoyed the story. Her comments inspired me to learn more about Jacob Hamblin. Jessica and I visited his pioneer home in Santa Clara, UT, Mar. 2018. |
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