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100 1 _aSidwell, Adelia B. Cox,
_d1841-1925
245 1 0 _aOrville Southerland Cox, Pioneer of 1847
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-10-27
508 _aProduced by Margaret Willden, Mormon Texts Project Intern (http://mormontextsproject.org)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCox, Orville Southerland, 1814-1888
653 _aPioneers -- Utah -- Manti -- Biography
653 _aLatter Day Saint pioneers -- Utah -- Manti -- Biography
653 _aManti (Utah) -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50322
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