02427cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000390011524500450015426400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550800940041652013010051053400450181165300400185665300430189665300600193965300300199985600430202999900170207250322UtSlPG20260610134145.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF7861 aSidwell, Adelia B. Cox,d1841-192510aOrville Southerland Cox, Pioneer of 1847 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-10-27  aProduced by Margaret Willden, Mormon Texts Project Intern
(http://mormontextsproject.org)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCox, Orville Southerland, 1814-1888  aPioneers -- Utah -- Manti -- Biography  aLatter Day Saint pioneers -- Utah -- Manti -- Biography  aManti (Utah) -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50322  c91160d91160