| Author |
McClintock, James H., 1864-1934 |
| Title |
Mormon Settlement in Arizona
A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Starner, Mary Meehan, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Mormon Settlement in Arizona" by James H. McClintock is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the significant impact of Mormon settlers on Arizona's development, particularly focusing on their agricultural practices and community-building efforts in the arid landscape of the Southwest. The opening of the book sets the stage for understanding the contributions of Mormon pioneers, highlighting their peaceful approach to conquering the challenging desert environment. McClintock notes that these settlers were primarily agriculturalists, motivated by a desire to create sustainable communities, showcasing their extraordinary vision and perseverance. He emphasizes the Church's role in guiding these migrations and chronicles their settlement efforts in various valleys of Arizona, offering a glimpse into the pioneers' dedication and the collective strength that shaped the region’s agricultural future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
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| Subject |
Latter Day Saints -- Arizona -- History
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| Subject |
Arizona -- History -- To 1950
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9661 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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