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About The Book: Forty Years Among the Indians is Daniel W. Jones's 1890 autobiography, recounting his experiences as a Mormon convert, pioneer, and missionary in the American West. The narrative describes his journey from a young, adventurous soldier in the Mexican-American War to a dedicated Latter-day Saint involved in the rescue of the 1856 handcart companies. Jones shares insights on his work with Native Americans and Mexicans, his efforts in translating The Book of Mormon into Spanish, and his role in establishing settlements like Mesa, Arizona. The book provides valuable historical perspectives on Western expansion and the early Mormon frontier experience. About The Author: Daniel Webster Jones (1830–1915) was a Mormon pioneer, translator, and missionary who led significant efforts in the American West. Orphaned young, Jones joined the Mexican-American War, learning Spanish during his time in Mexico. In 1851, he converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and soon became part of the heroic rescue of the handcart companies in Wyoming. In 1874, he completed the first Spanish translation of The Book of Mormon selections and led a mission into Mexico. Later, he founded Jonesville (now part of Mesa, Arizona), contributing to Mormon settlement and interaction with Native Americans. The Title 'Forty Years among the Indians: A True yet Thrilling Narrative of the Author's Experiences among the Natives written/authored/edited by Daniel W. Jones', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367809952 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 404 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.