Little Mormon Jim

About the Book

Little Jim grows up in Salt Lake City and environs in the middle of the 19th century. He earns his keep as herder, teamster, journalist, and railroad worker, but longs for a career as a playwright. Along the way, he learns about love, loyalty, friendship and enmity. An interesting perspective from a bygone era.

About the Author

James MacKnight was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1855, the first child of a Mormon pioneer couple. This is his autobiographical novel, appearing in print after lying unpublished for over eighty years.