The Early Life And Later Experience And Labors Of Elder Joseph Bates is a book written by Joseph Bates and published in 1878. The book is an autobiographical account of Bates' life, from his childhood to his later years as a prominent figure in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Bates was born in Massachusetts in 1792 and spent much of his early life as a sailor. He became interested in religion and eventually became a minister, preaching in various...