Project Gutenberg 2011-02-19 Public domain in the USA. 421 Whitney, Orson F. (Orson Ferguson) 1855 1931 Whitney, O. F. Life of Heber C. Kimball, an apostle : $b the father and founder of the British mission Produced by the Mormon Texts Project. Volunteers: Hilton Campbell, Byron Clark, Ben Crowder, Meridith Crowder, Cameron Dixon, Brian Jarvis, Ted Lee "Life of Heber C. Kimball, an Apostle: The Father and Founder of the British Mission" by Orson F. Whitney is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life and contributions of Heber C. Kimball, an important figure in the early days of the Latter-day Saint movement and a pivotal leader in establishing the British Mission. The book explores themes of faith, resilience, and the impact of Kimball’s endeavors in the context of his mission, family ties, and the broader historical events surrounding the Mormon community. The opening of the book sets the stage for Heber C. Kimball's life, highlighting his predetermined role as a man of faith and purpose. It begins with a description of his humble origins, connecting his birth in Vermont to the significant historical backdrop of the time. The author emphasizes Kimball's early life experiences—his family dynamics, struggles with poverty, and the formation of his character. Whitney’s narrative paints a portrait of Kimball not only as a family man navigating challenges but also as a leader whose spiritual journey would intersect with the founding of key elements in the Mormon faith. This exploration is anchored in the familial and community bonds that defined Kimball’s life, stressing his eventual involvement with Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, which would lead to his crucial role in the early days of the Church. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Latter Day Saint churches -- Apostles -- Biography Kimball, Heber C. (Heber Chase), 1801-1868 Latter Day Saint churches -- Missions -- Great Britain BX Text Christianity Latter Day Saints Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - British Category: History - Religious 995086 2025-08-14T10:37:12.094437 text/html 994907 2025-01-14T11:22:58.945282 text/html 458711 2025-08-14T10:37:24.171394 application/epub+zip 472341 2025-08-14T10:37:15.581414 application/epub+zip 443775 2025-08-14T10:37:14.241432 application/epub+zip 830826 2025-08-14T10:37:31.327357 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 767471 2025-08-14T10:37:23.126423 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 737827 2022-09-16T08:15:47.328715 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 917116 2025-08-14T10:37:11.348448 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 917059 2021-01-07T12:43:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19162 2025-08-14T10:37:31.461347 application/rdf+xml 17673 2025-08-14T10:37:14.737453 image/jpeg 3807 2025-08-14T10:37:14.491423 image/jpeg 346174 2021-01-07T12:43:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 451947 2025-08-14T10:37:12.164483 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia