My First Mission

This memoir chronicles George Q. Cannon's early years in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including his mission to the Sandwich Islands (now Hawaii) at age 15. Cannon's experiences provide a unique perspective on the Mormon church during the mid-19th century, and provide insight into the interactions between Mormons and other groups in the western United States.

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