Zions Promise Volume 1: The Quest Begins

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 19th Century, Fiction & Literature, Historical
Cover of the book Zions Promise Volume 1: The Quest Begins by Chris L Jefferies, Chris L Jefferies
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Chris L Jefferies ISBN: 9781301464593
Publisher: Chris L Jefferies Publication: January 15, 2013
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Chris L Jefferies
ISBN: 9781301464593
Publisher: Chris L Jefferies
Publication: January 15, 2013
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

In 1860, William Jefferies has been serving as a full-time missionary for the Mormon Church in his native England for over four years when he concludes he should marry and emigrate to Zion where he can worship without fear of opposition or discrimination. He marries Mary Frances, the daughter of Mary Ould, a faithful Mormon woman in Bristol, and for whom William had long nurtured a secret love. In April, 1861, they marry amid unusual circumstances. Despite the opposition of Mary Frances' tyrannical, non-member father, they plan to emigrate. When they leave Bristol, the couple is joined by Mother Ould, her son James, and daughter Laura. They travel by train from Bristol to Liverpool to await emigration. Arriving in Liverpool, the new family prepares to depart the bustling seaport. They board the Manchester, an American packet ship, and the ship moves to anchor in the Mersey to await departure. Here, Father Ould, discovering his family is fleeing his tyranny, brings police officers to try to find his wife and children. The family narrowly escapes.

Finally setting sail, the Manchester begins a four-week voyage full of adventures. From detailed, real descriptions of life aboard the vessel, the reader will feel what it's like to live in steerage: how the Saints organized, their accommodations, their activities, the violent storms they endured, and the tragic deaths. They land in New York, only to be met by hostile US troops on their way to war.

Clearing immigration through Castle Garden, Ellis Island's predecessor, the family departs by train with their fellow emigrants on an adventure-filled ten-day journey by primitive rail to Florence, Nebraska Territory. On the journey they encounter and experience the emerging Civil War first hand, narrowly escaping attack by a hostile mob. After the perilous train journey to St. Joseph, the family boards a steamboat for the final three-day trip to Florence where they await the formation of wagon trains headed west to Zion. They soon find themselves deeply involved in preparations, worried, yet excited, about the adventures awaiting them on the trail westward.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In 1860, William Jefferies has been serving as a full-time missionary for the Mormon Church in his native England for over four years when he concludes he should marry and emigrate to Zion where he can worship without fear of opposition or discrimination. He marries Mary Frances, the daughter of Mary Ould, a faithful Mormon woman in Bristol, and for whom William had long nurtured a secret love. In April, 1861, they marry amid unusual circumstances. Despite the opposition of Mary Frances' tyrannical, non-member father, they plan to emigrate. When they leave Bristol, the couple is joined by Mother Ould, her son James, and daughter Laura. They travel by train from Bristol to Liverpool to await emigration. Arriving in Liverpool, the new family prepares to depart the bustling seaport. They board the Manchester, an American packet ship, and the ship moves to anchor in the Mersey to await departure. Here, Father Ould, discovering his family is fleeing his tyranny, brings police officers to try to find his wife and children. The family narrowly escapes.

Finally setting sail, the Manchester begins a four-week voyage full of adventures. From detailed, real descriptions of life aboard the vessel, the reader will feel what it's like to live in steerage: how the Saints organized, their accommodations, their activities, the violent storms they endured, and the tragic deaths. They land in New York, only to be met by hostile US troops on their way to war.

Clearing immigration through Castle Garden, Ellis Island's predecessor, the family departs by train with their fellow emigrants on an adventure-filled ten-day journey by primitive rail to Florence, Nebraska Territory. On the journey they encounter and experience the emerging Civil War first hand, narrowly escaping attack by a hostile mob. After the perilous train journey to St. Joseph, the family boards a steamboat for the final three-day trip to Florence where they await the formation of wagon trains headed west to Zion. They soon find themselves deeply involved in preparations, worried, yet excited, about the adventures awaiting them on the trail westward.

More books from Historical

Cover of the book Ana Karenina by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book The Lampstand by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book Facades by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book Die letzten Tage von Pompeji by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book The Devil's Daughters by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book Maisy Goes to the Museum by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book The Greatest Need by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book Wicked Seduction by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book Roundup of Love: A Pair of Historical Romances by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book The Taylors' Civil War by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book Night at the Alamo by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book The Protector by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book Hobo Trip to Loma Linda and Back to the Planet Earth by Chris L Jefferies
Cover of the book The Earl's Scandalous Wife by Chris L Jefferies
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy