Summary:
"Scraps of Biography" by Various is a collection of biographical accounts and anecdotes related to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, written in the late 19th century. The work aims to inspire and instruct young members of the faith by providing narratives that highlight the experiences, challenges, and triumphs faced by notable individuals within the church, such as Elder John Tanner. Through these stories, the text seeks to promote faith and a deeper understanding of the church's principles among its readers. The opening of "Scraps of Biography" presents a preface that emphasizes the importance of intellectual growth and the need for careful selection of reading materials for the youth of the Latter-day Saints. It introduces the structure of the collection, suggesting that it includes various accounts starting with the life of Elder John Tanner, who faced significant trials, including severe illness and subsequent miraculous healing attributed to faith. The narratives promise to recount extraordinary experiences, from miraculous interventions to encounters with the church leadership, showcasing a blend of personal perseverance and divine assistance that forms a core aspect of Latter-day Saints theology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)