Memoirs of Orange Jacobs

** "Memoirs of Orange Jacobs" by Orange Jacobs is the real-life story of the author’s experiences in the Pacific Northwest during the early 1900s. Jacobs recounts his adventurous life, including his move west and his encounters with Native American tribes, adding in his thoughts on what makes a person who they are, how to get an education, and growing as a person. Starting with his earliest memories and life-changing events like his family’s move from New York to Michigan and their continued westward travel, Jacobs illustrates his upbringing. He thinks about the impact of his mother, his personal experience with sickness, and his early schooling in a frontier environment. He recalls specific childhood stories, laying the groundwork for understanding his complex personality and the problems he overcame as he conveys the hardships of pioneer life, the vital relationships he made, and his wish to share life lessons learned through personal hardship and the complications of human connection. **