Wilford Woodruff, Fourth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
by OpenStories
Original author: Wilford Woodruff
"History of His Life and Labors" by Wilford Woodruff is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the life and experiences of Wilford Woodruff, the fourth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, through his own daily journals. The book serves as both a biography and a record of significant events and revelations within early Latter-day Saint history, highlighting Woodruff's profound spiritual journey and contributions to the faith. The opening portion of the biography introduces Wilford Woodruff's background, detailing his genealogy, early life, formative experiences, and the significance of his unwavering spiritual convictions. It also emphasizes his dedication to documenting his life and the history of the Church, showcasing not only his personal struggles—miraculous survival from numerous accidents—but also highlighting key events and individuals within the Latter-day Saint movement. The narrative reflects Woodruff's deep, abiding faith in divine guidance and his role in the unfolding history of his Church, establishing a profound connection between his personal story and broader religious movements.
Wilford Woodruff, Fourth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, by Wilford Woodruff. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #47703.
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61 Chapters
- 1.Preface3,052 words
- 2.Chapter 1: Birth and Genealogy, 18071,431 words
- 3.Chapter 2: A Chapter of Accidents3,082 words
- 4.Chapter 3: A Remarkable Preparation2,501 words
- 5.Chapter 4: Early Days, 1816-18334,845 words
- 6.Chapter 5: Baptism, 18331,834 words
- 7.Chapter 6: Zion's Camp, 18343,460 words
- 8.Chapter 7: Mission to Southern States, 1834-18367,410 words
- 9.Chapter 8: In Kirtland, 18362,369 words
- 10.Chapter 9: First Mission to Fox Islands, 18374,490 words
- 11.Chapter 10: Called to the Apostleship, 18387,020 words
- 12.Chapter 11: Call to Great Britain, 18386,273 words
- 13.Chapter 12: Mission in Great Britain, 18405,872 words
- 14.Chapter 13: British Mission, 1840-416,900 words
- 15.Chapter 14: Review of His Mission2,868 words
- 16.Chapter 15: In Nauvoo, 18411,361 words
- 17.Chapter 16: Troubles in Nauvoo, 18424,548 words
- 18.Chapter 17: Teachings of the Prophet Joseph, 18436,127 words
- 19.Chapter 18: Mission to the East, 18434,900 words
- 20.Chapter 19: Early Days of 18442,787 words
- 21.Chapter 20: The Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum, 18442,899 words
- 22.Chapter 21: The Succession, 18444,789 words
- 23.Chapter 22: Second Call to Great Britain, 18443,560 words
- 24.Chapter 23: In the British Mission, 1844-45-465,173 words
- 25.Chapter 24: On the Banks of the Missouri, 18465,758 words
- 26.Chapter 253,559 words
- 27.Chapter 26: Pioneer Journey Continued, 18474,906 words
- 28.Chapter 275,702 words
- 29.Chapter 28: Pioneers Enter Salt Lake Valley6,668 words
- 30.Chapter 295,025 words
- 31.Chapter 30: A Mission to the East, 18483,451 words
- 32.Chapter 31: Elder Woodruff's Return From the East5,545 words
- 33.Chapter 32: The Years, 1852, '53, '544,437 words
- 34.Chapter 33: Educational Efforts3,125 words
- 35.Chapter 34: The Reformation, 18563,142 words
- 36.Chapter 35: CELEBRATION OF 24th, 18572,496 words
- 37.Chapter 36: War Times, 18574,083 words
- 38.Chapter 37: Army Enters Salt Lake Valley, 18585,882 words
- 39.Chapter 38: Beginning of the Rebellion, 18613,766 words
- 40.Chapter 39: The Years 1862-634,849 words
- 41.Chapter 40: The Years 1864-654,191 words
- 42.Chapter 41: The Years 1866, '67, '684,637 words
- 43.Chapter 42: The Years, 1869, '705,271 words
- 44.Chapter 43: Pioneer Life in Rich County, 18712,306 words
- 45.Chapter 44: The Years, 1872-743,636 words
- 46.Chapter 45: St. George Temple Dedicated5,437 words
- 47.Chapter 46: Death of Brigham Young, Aug. 29, 18772,804 words
- 48.Chapter 47: Experiences in Arizona, 187910,250 words
- 49.Chapter 48: Remarkable Experiences in Arizona, 18801,581 words
- 50.Chapter 49: Years of Great Agitation, 1881, 18823,659 words
- 51.Chapter 50: The Crusade Opens, 1883-18855,124 words
- 52.Chapter 513,700 words
- 53.Chapter 52: The Manifesto and Events of 1890-914,011 words
- 54.Chapter 532,740 words
- 55.Chapter 54: Administrative Work, 18942,200 words
- 56.Chapter 55: A Great Birthday Celebration, 1897 (1)8,815 words
- 57.Chapter 55: A Great Birthday Celebration, 1897 (2)3,577 words
- 58.Chapter 56: Funeral Services6,645 words
- 59.Chapter 57: Character Sketch (1)8,865 words
- 60.Chapter 57: Character Sketch (2)8,889 words
- 61.Chapter 57: Character Sketch (3)3,619 words