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By the Skin of His Teeth - The Story of Thomas Durham: Pioneer, Musician (Paperback, Annotated edition)
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By the Skin of His Teeth - The Story of Thomas Durham: Pioneer, Musician (Paperback, Annotated edition)
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Loot Price R396
Discovery Miles 3 960
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This is the compelling story of Thomas Durham(1828-1909), who left
England during the Industrial Revolution, came to America, and
travelled 1300 miles by handcart with other Mormons in the
ill-fated Martin company to the Utah Territory. Overcoming
hardships, he arrived as promised in a blessing, "by the skin of
his teeth." This is the story of how one pioneer triumphed over
hardship, established a settlement in a new territory, became a
renowned musician and teacher, local businessman and leader. The
first section of his story is told by his son, Alfred M. Durham.
Written in 1936 for the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, it is a brief
sketch of his life, learned from first-hand telling of stories and
reminisces. The second section is Thomas Durham's personal journal
which was written by his own hand beginning in 1854 and ending in
1871 and is published here for the first time. Both sections have
been edited and annotated to give a comprehensive historical
background.
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