Jacob Hamblin: A Narrative of His Personal Experience as a Frontiersman, Missionary to the Indians and Explorer, Disclosing Interpositions of Providence, Severe Privations, Perilous Situations and Remarkable Escapes Fifth Book of the Faith-Promoting Series, Designed for the Instruction and Encouragement of Young Latter-day Saints

"Jacob Hamblin: A Narrative of His Personal Experience as a Frontiersman, Missionary to the Indians and Explorer" by James A. Little is a biography that recounts the life of Jacob Hamblin, from his early pioneering days and conversion to Mormonism to his work as a missionary among Native American tribes, highlighting his faith and efforts to mediate between settlers and indigenous peoples in the American West. The narrative begins by showcasing Hamblin's early life and his conviction to be baptized into the Mormon faith, even when challenged by his family, which underscores his belief in divine intervention. He recounts his experiences facing challenges and miraculous healings, illustrating his deep-seated faith and setting up his later role as a dedicated missionary to Native American tribes.