Wau Bun the Early Day in the Northwest (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417912926)

Wau Bun: The Early Day in the Northwest is a historical book written by Mrs. John H. Kinzie. The book is a memoir of the author's life in the early days of the American Northwest, specifically in the region around the Great Lakes. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about the author's experiences living among the Native American tribes and the early settlers of the region. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Northwest, and provides a unique perspective on the early days of the region's settlement. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in history or the early days of the American West.1930. Wau Bun is considered a classic of Wisconsin history. It is in part an autobiography, the account of the years 1830 to 1833 spent at Fort Winnebago and the journeys thither and thence. It was not written at the time the events occurred; it is founded on memories, the memories of an unusually intelligent actor and observer. Partial Contents: Departure from Detroit; Michilimackinac; Arrival at Green Bay; Arrangements for Traveling; Beautiful Encampment; Breakfast at Betty More's; Butte des Morts; Major and Mrs. Twiggs; Housekeeping; Indian Payment; Louisa; Lizzie Twiggs; Departure from Fort Winnebago; Rev. Mr. Kent; Rock River; A Pottowattamie Lodge; Fort Dearborn; Massacre at Chicago; Treatment of American Prisoners by the British; Severe Spring Weather; The Captives; Colonel McKillip; Departure for Fort Winnebago; The Agency; The Cut-Nose; Plante; Indian Tales; Story of Shee-shee-banze; Visit to Green Bay; Commencement of the Sauk War; Fleeing from the Enemy; Panic at Green Bay; Conclusion of the War; Delay in the Annual Payment; Agathe; and FamineThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John H. Kinzie
ISBN-10: 1417912928
ISBN-13: 9781417912926
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/30/2004
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.04h x 5.28w x 1.11d