02513cam a22003253u 4500 34769 UtSlPG 20260610133808.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F516 Williams, Elizabeth Whitney, 1844-1938 A Child of the Sea; and Life Among the Mormons Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-12-28 Produced by Heiko Evermann, Patrick Hopkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan\'s Making of America collection.) "A Child of the Sea; and Life Among the Mormons" by Elizabeth Whitney Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative outlines the author's personal experiences, focusing particularly on her early life on Beaver Island and her interactions with the Mormons, especially during the period when James Jesse Strang established a Mormon kingdom there. It also depicts the broader history of the area, including the diverse communities that formed around it. The opening of the book introduces readers to Elizabeth's childhood memories, emphasizing her connection to the water and the family's life as lightkeepers. Elizabeth recounts vivid scenes from her early days by the lake, detailing family dynamics and the significant events that shaped her upbringing, such as her rescue from drowning by her brother. As she reminisces about her life on Beaver Island, the narrative sets the stage for later discussions about the Mormons, describing how they arrived on the island and Elizabeth's observations of their community and beliefs in contrast to her own family's experiences. This rich blend of personal anecdotes and historical context invites readers into a world shaped by resilience, faith, and the complexities of early American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Strang, James Jesse, 1813-1856 Latter Day Saints -- Michigan Beaver Island (Mich.) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34769 75615 75615