This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Lydia Knight's History
The First Book of the Noble Women's Lives
Credits:
Produced by Mariah Averett, Mormon Texts Project Intern
(MormonTextsProject.org)
Summary: "Lydia Knight's History" by Susa Young Gates is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the life of Lydia Knight, an early convert to the Mormon faith, and her experiences as a pioneer woman facing numerous trials amidst the backdrop of early Mormon history and the challenges faced by the Saints. The narrative begins with her childhood and early family life, setting the stage for her eventual hardships and the strength she must summon to navigate them. The opening of the book introduces Lydia as a determined young girl who is already showing traits of perseverance and hard work. We learn about her close-knit family, the idyllic yet challenging environment they inhabit, and her early devotion to her chores despite the distractions of childhood. As she grows, Lydia's life takes a more challenging turn with her troubled marriage, showcasing her resilience in the face of domestic struggle. Following her husband's abandonment, she faces the trials of motherhood and societal expectations while remaining steadfast in her faith and dedication to her children, setting the tone for her subsequent journey through hardship and ultimately, empowerment within the evolving landscape of the early Mormon community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Gates, Susa Young, 1856-1933
EBook No.: 46602
Published: Aug 17, 2014
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Latter Day Saints -- Biography
Subject: Knight, Lydia Goldthwaite Bailey, 1812-1884
Subject: Latter Day Saint churches -- Biography
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Lydia Knight's History
The First Book of the Noble Women's Lives
Credits:
Produced by Mariah Averett, Mormon Texts Project Intern
(MormonTextsProject.org)
Summary: "Lydia Knight's History" by Susa Young Gates is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the life of Lydia Knight, an early convert to the Mormon faith, and her experiences as a pioneer woman facing numerous trials amidst the backdrop of early Mormon history and the challenges faced by the Saints. The narrative begins with her childhood and early family life, setting the stage for her eventual hardships and the strength she must summon to navigate them. The opening of the book introduces Lydia as a determined young girl who is already showing traits of perseverance and hard work. We learn about her close-knit family, the idyllic yet challenging environment they inhabit, and her early devotion to her chores despite the distractions of childhood. As she grows, Lydia's life takes a more challenging turn with her troubled marriage, showcasing her resilience in the face of domestic struggle. Following her husband's abandonment, she faces the trials of motherhood and societal expectations while remaining steadfast in her faith and dedication to her children, setting the tone for her subsequent journey through hardship and ultimately, empowerment within the evolving landscape of the early Mormon community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Gates, Susa Young, 1856-1933
EBook No.: 46602
Published: Aug 17, 2014
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Latter Day Saints -- Biography
Subject: Knight, Lydia Goldthwaite Bailey, 1812-1884
Subject: Latter Day Saint churches -- Biography
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.