Project Gutenberg 2014-08-17 Public domain in the USA. 449 Gates, Susa Young 1856 1933 Gates, Susa Young, Susa Dunford, Susa Young Lydia Knight's History The First Book of the Noble Women's Lives Produced by Mariah Averett, Mormon Texts Project Intern (MormonTextsProject.org) "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.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46602/46602-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Latter Day Saints -- Biography Knight, Lydia Goldthwaite Bailey, 1812-1884 Latter Day Saint churches -- Biography BX Text Latter Day Saints Category: Biographies Category: History - Religious 169171 2025-08-18T17:25:07.484902 text/html 144681 2024-10-24T09:59:45 text/html 201220 2025-08-18T17:25:10.102894 application/epub+zip 202744 2025-08-18T17:25:07.883893 application/epub+zip 120193 2025-08-18T17:25:07.667860 application/epub+zip 262818 2025-08-18T17:25:12.092857 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247956 2025-08-18T17:25:09.886934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 165511 2022-09-21T07:49:40.261195 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158858 2025-08-18T17:25:07.241803 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 139135 2024-10-24T09:59:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17214 2025-08-18T17:25:12.226826 application/rdf+xml 7251 2025-08-18T17:25:07.742822 image/jpeg 1396 2025-08-18T17:25:07.704875 image/jpeg 197461 2025-08-18T17:25:07.502823 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