A NARRATIVE OF HIS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, ASA FRONTIERSMAN, MISSIONARY TO THEINDIANS AND EXPLORER,
DISCLOSING
Interpositions of Providence, Severe Privations, PerilousSituations and Remarkable Escapes.
FIFTH BOOK OFTHE FAITH-PROMOTING SERIES,
BY JAMES A. LITTLE.
Designed for the Instruction and Encouragement ofYoung Latter-day Saints.
JUVENILE INSTRUCTOR OFFICE,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
1881.
I.
MY FIRST MISSION, by Prest. Geo. Q. Cannon. Price, 25 cts.
II.
A STRING OF PEARLS, from the pen of Prest. Taylor and others. Price, 25cts.
III.
LEAVES FROM MY JOURNAL, by Prest. Wilford Woodruff. Price, 25 cts.
IV.
GEMS FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS, by Bp. A. A. Kimball, Bp. Benj. Brown, andothers. Price, 25 cts.
V.
JACOB HAMBLIN, a narrative of his personal experience, as a frontiersman,missionary to the Indians and explorer. Price, 35 cts.
In issuing to the public this, the Fifth Volume of the Faith-PromotingSeries, we feel that we are making an addition to our home literaturethat will be appreciated by the Saints generally. The manner in whichthe former volumes of this Series have been received, encourages us toentertain this hope.
Brother Jacob Hamblin has spent the most of his life as a faithful,humble worker in the cause of God. Though he has labored as amissionary such a great proportion of his time during the pastforty years, it has been in a sphere which has not brought him intoprominence before the public. Even his name has seldom appeared inpublic print. Brother Hamblin has never sought notoriety. He has beenprompted by motives far more noble. He is such a modest man that hewould be content to ever remain in obscurity. Indeed, it was only afterearnest solicitation that he was induced to narrate, for Brother JamesA. Little's pen to record, the incidents herein published, However,though not written for that purpose, we trust the publication of thisbook will result in making him better known and appreciated by hisbrethren and sisters. It is a simple, unvarnished recital of incidentsof thrilling interest, remarkable adventures and special manifestationsof providence, that we think cannot fail to entertain and benefit allwho read it.
Brother Hamblin's testimony of God's goodness towards him, and Hiswillingness to answer prayer, should inspire and strengthen youngLatter-day Saints. His cheerful self-denial, his devotion to the workof the Lord, and the joy he has found in it should stimulate them tozeal in emulating his example. His portrayal of the policy pursued bythe Saints in dealing with the Indians, should enlighten strangers whomay read this book upon a subject about which this people have beengreatly maligned.
There are many important lessons to be learned from the narrativeherein published, and we trust that it may prove profitable to all whoread it.
Early incidents of my life—Providential care over me—Marriage—Hearthe Gospel, and embrace it—Signs follow—Opposed by relatives—Predictmy Father's baptism—My Father Healed in answer to prayer.
Arrival at Nauvoo—My first interview w