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The Undaunted: The Miracle Kindle Edition

by Gerald N. Lund (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 535 ratings
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The journey was impossible.
But they had no other choice.

At the call of their prophet, they left well-established farms and businesses to strike out yet again into the untamed wilderness. A small band of men, women, and children formed the 1879 pioneer company.

Their mission: stand as a buffer between lawlessness and civilization.
Their road: only what they created themselves, blasting out a perilous trail over slick rock and through desolate cliffs.
Their hearts: UNDAUNTED

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  1. Print length
    912 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Deseret Book
  4. Publication date
    October 12, 2009
  5. File size
    6.3 MB
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Excrutiating, Compelling, Inspiring, August 14, 2009
By Adam

I may be a bit biased. I am a great great grandson of Platte D Lyman, who was one of the leaders of the San Juan Mission, and a great grandson of Hanson Bayles, who was a member of the first expedition, and Evelyn Lyman, who traveled the Hole in the Rock road in late 1880. I knew the story before I read the book, but upon hearing that Brother Lund's book had been published I couldn't keep myself from picking up a copy... couldn't keep myself from devouring it either. Anyone who has read Gerald Lund's other work will know his style. He fits fictional characters into the narrative of history in a particularly effective way and The Undaunted is no exception to that formula. In this story, however, he also sets out to correct the sentiment of many historians and others familiar with the San Juan Mission who consider it to have been a failure at worst and a mistake at best. In truth, the Hole in the Rock pioneers were called of God to establish new settlements in an untamed, dangerous and lawless area. They accepted that call for what it was and clawed and fought their way through to magnify it. Though the Four Corners area has not blossomed into a major population center in the intervening 130 years the saints have remained firmly and fiercely entrenched. They now even have a temple to show for their dedication, tenacity and faith. Beyond even that, those few hundred courageous pioneers have inspired thousands upon thousands of descendants and admirers to face their own treacherous trails through life. Now Brother Lund has made their story available in a more personal way than ever before and I hope that it will be able to touch many, many thousands more.

About the Author

Gerald N. Lund served as a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2002 to 2008. During his thirty-five years in the Church Educational System, he served as a teacher, a curriculum writer, and a zone administrator. He holds BA and MS degrees in sociology from Brigham Young University and is a prolific author of both doctrinal works and fiction. He and his wife, Lynn, are the parents of seven children and live in Alpine, Utah.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002SKZBLI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Deseret Book (October 12, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 12, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 912 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 535 ratings

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Gerald N. Lund is the bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty books. His novels include THE WORK AND THE GLORY series, THE KINGDOM AND THE CROWN trilogy, THE UNDAUNTED, and his newest, FIRE AND STEEL. He has also written several books on gospel topics, including a doctrinal trilogy exploring our relationship with Heavenly Father. He received his B.A. and M.S. degrees in sociology from BYU. He also did extensive graduate work in New Testament studies at Pepperdine University, and studied Hebrew at the University of Judaism. He and his late wife, Lynn, are the parents of seven children. Visit his website www.geraldnlund.com for more.

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They appreciate the engaging storyline and historical aspects. The author weaves together the historical and fictional elements in an exciting way that makes learning history interesting. The characters are well-developed and become a part of the story. Readers praise the writing quality as well-written and easy to follow. The story keeps their interest with its twists and turns, making it heartwarming.

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Customers find the book easy to read and well-written. They say it's thrilling and interesting, with a great author.

"...This has given me great pleasure in reading. Especially not wanting to read something that gives me other than increasing my faith." Read more

"...Don't be afraid by the size of the book. It is an easy, enjoyable read." Read more

"...This is an excellent book that does a good job of bringing to life the experiences of the Hole In The Rock pioneers who settled the wild San Juan..." Read more

"...is quite long on first appearance, but I can tell you it was well worth the read...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the historical fiction in the book. They appreciate the well-researched storyline and historical facts that weave together with fictional characters. The book is based on LDS history of pioneers in the 1800s, many from Europe. Readers also appreciate the end-of-chapter historical comments and trivia provided with each chapter.

"...histories that I have read, I believe this book to be a pretty accurate account, although in the format of historical fiction...." Read more

"...He does such a great job weaving the historical aspect as well as his fictional characters. MUST READ!!" Read more

"...of an impossible move into the wilds of the West, the author sweetens the story with romance. Don't be afraid by the size of the book...." Read more

"...The Mormon Pioneer's had the most amazing faith, we go through trials in our lives and when we do think about the Pioneers and their faith and pray..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's information quality. They find the research and historical explanations engaging, making learning history exciting. The story keeps readers interested with its well-crafted characters and historical details.

"...Thank you to Gerald Lund for his excellent research and description of the events that were true...." Read more

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"...I enjoyed the extensive use of references at the end of each chapter...." Read more

"...However, the first of the book set in England was especially interesting." Read more

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Customers find the characters well-developed and engaging. They appreciate the historical and fictional elements in the book, which prevents it from being dry. The story brings to life amazing people and great men and women. Readers appreciate the author's ability to make them see life like the characters in his stories.

"...such a great job weaving the historical aspect as well as his fictional characters. MUST READ!!" Read more

"Love the way the author makes you see life the way the characters in his stories see it...." Read more

"...writer W.E.B. Griffin: That is, an engaging story line, characters whom you care about, with a nice mix of historical information." Read more

"...His writing is always so clear, easy to follow and the fictional characters are well developed and become such a part of the story, that you forget..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's writing style. They find it easy to read and follow, with clear explanations of historical events and characters. Readers appreciate the author's ability to combine history with interesting fictional elements.

"...But this book is so well written, just like most books by Gerald N. Lund, that I finished it in 2 weeks!..." Read more

"...Don't be afraid by the size of the book. It is an easy, enjoyable read." Read more

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"...His writing is always so clear, easy to follow and the fictional characters are well developed and become such a part of the story, that you forget..." Read more

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Customers find the book gripping and engaging. They appreciate the author's writing style that immerses them in the story and touches their hearts. The book is described as fun, adventurous, romantic, inspiring, and humbling.

"...I love Gerald Lund's writing as it brings you right into the event, instead of standing on the outside and looking in...." Read more

"Fun, adventurous, romantic. real, and most important inspiring and faith filled. A pioneer story that I had never heard before." Read more

"Thank you Gerald Lund for giving us this glimpse into courage that thrills hearts as well as fills us with compassion and love for these brave people..." Read more

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  • DBallard
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT READ!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2013
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    I know individuals who are descendants of some of the people in this book who settled Southeastern Utah. From the individual histories that I have read, I believe this book to be a pretty accurate account, although in the format of historical fiction. The fiction is well defined, as is the historical aspect. It was hard for me to put the book down whenever I picked it up. Thank you to Gerald Lund for his excellent research and description of the events that were true. It made me appreciate more than ever the huge sacrifice these pioneers made in order to settle this part of the state of Utah.
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  • Jillian Camarena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2014
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    I got this for a pre trek hike trail of faith award, and when it arrived I was a little nervous I would finish the 800 pages before the trek in 2 months I had. But this book is so well written, just like most books by Gerald N. Lund, that I finished it in 2 weeks! I would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in pioneering experiences. He does such a great job weaving the historical aspect as well as his fictional characters. MUST READ!!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Undaunted
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2022
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    I have loved all of Lund's books. He has brought many of historical facts to light through fictional means. This has given me great pleasure in reading. Especially not wanting to read something that gives me other than increasing my faith.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2012
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    This 800 page book looked very intimidating at first, but since it was our book group's choice for the month I felt obligated to read it. (We have learned to give ourselves at least 3 months to read a book this size.) Once I got into it, I really enjoyed it. We had just finished "How Green Was My Valley" about a coal mining family in Wales, so this was a natural progression because it began with a coal mining family in England. At some point the family sails for America and ends up in Utah. While telling the story of an impossible move into the wilds of the West, the author sweetens the story with romance. Don't be afraid by the size of the book. It is an easy, enjoyable read.
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  • mistie myler
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Undaunted
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2014
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    I love to read about the Mormon Pioneers. The Pioneers had amazing faith. When I think about these faithful men and women I think of all they went through all that they had to do to get to their destination. In today's Times we have vehicles to get to ware we want or need to be, they didn't they had to walk they had to build wagons strong enough to get through the rough Terrain, we have rodes to drive on. The Mormon Pioneer's had the most amazing faith, we go through trials in our lives and when we do think about the Pioneers and their faith and pray and read the scriptures so you can too have the faith that they had and those trials in your lives can make it a little bit easier to get through.
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  • Carlaloua
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the way the author makes you see life the ...
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
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    Love the way the author makes you see life the way the characters in his stories see it. And love the way he makes you feel that you want to know those characters....and how you come to feel like you are friends with them. Appreciate the author's research about the events and locations in his stories. There is a second book about this part of the country - although this one and the other one are stand-alones. This first one is pretty long - so having a few year's break in the story (when you go to the second book) helps somewhat.
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  • Jim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Book From Gerald Lund
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2009
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    It started with The Work and Glory series. Then there was The Kingdom and The Crown series. I've read both series multiple times. I anxiously waited for the release of The Undaunted. I pre-reserved a copy on Amazon.com. When it arrived I started reading it the same day. I found I had to pace myself because I didn't want to read it to fast. I enjoyed the extensive use of references at the end of each chapter. This is an excellent book that does a good job of bringing to life the experiences of the Hole In The Rock pioneers who settled the wild San Juan valley in Southeastern Utah.
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  • DC Man
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't let the title of this book scare you...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2013
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    This book is quite long on first appearance, but I can tell you it was well worth the read. It's one of those books you just can't put down because you are so curious about what is going to happen next. I loved reading about the immigrant experience in our early US history that eventually lead to becoming a pioneer in the rugged west. Like the characters of this historical fiction novel, I would have never imagined that they would end up where they did from destitute coal mine workers in England to where they ended up... As I would think many of our great country's immigrant founders did.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars awesome book i love Brother Lund books they are the ...
    Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2018
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    awesome book i love Brother Lund books they are the best historical fiction you can read. i also have his work and the glory series
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