Project Gutenberg 2015-10-27 Public domain in the USA. 126 Sidwell, Adelia B. Cox 1841 1925 Sidwell, A. B., Mrs. Orville Southerland Cox, Pioneer of 1847 Produced by Margaret Willden, Mormon Texts Project Intern (http://mormontextsproject.org) "Orville Southerland Cox, Pioneer of 1847" by Adelia B. Cox Sidwell is a historical biography written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and experiences of Orville Southerland Cox, an early pioneer and blacksmith who emigrated with the Mormons during their westward migration. The narrative details his childhood hardships, the trials of frontier life, and his contributions to the development of several communities in the American West, encapsulating the essence of the pioneer spirit. Throughout this biography, readers are taken on a journey through Cox's transformative experiences, beginning with his difficult upbringing in New York, his adventurous escape from an abusive apprenticeship, and his eventual migration to Utah with his family. The book illustrates Cox's resilience and ingenuity, showcasing his versatility as a blacksmith, engineer, and community builder. Notable events include his participation in the construction of key settlements and irrigation systems, as well as his efforts to support fellow pioneers during challenging times, such as blizzards and food shortages. The biography serves as both a tribute to Cox's legacy and a portrayal of the broader scope of pioneer life in 19th-century America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Cox, Orville Southerland, 1814-1888 Pioneers -- Utah -- Manti -- Biography Latter Day Saint pioneers -- Utah -- Manti -- Biography Manti (Utah) -- Biography F786 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 59599 2025-09-20T07:27:43.065018 text/html 34908 2024-10-22T23:21:06 text/html 168985 2025-09-20T07:27:44.658007 application/epub+zip 167709 2025-09-20T07:27:43.400965 application/epub+zip 81512 2025-09-20T07:27:43.218012 application/epub+zip 202263 2025-09-20T07:27:45.771989 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195571 2025-09-20T07:27:44.472963 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109598 2022-09-22T17:44:14.827824 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52807 2025-09-20T07:27:42.879977 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 33027 2024-10-22T23:21:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16762 2025-09-20T07:27:45.887986 application/rdf+xml 17291 2025-09-20T07:27:43.286971 image/jpeg 2519 2025-09-20T07:27:43.252965 image/jpeg 168096 2025-09-20T07:27:43.074014 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