TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kinzie,John H.,Mrs
TI  - Wau-Bun: The Early Day in the Northwest
AV  - F476 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Northwest, Old -- Description and travel
KW  - Frontier and pioneer life -- Wisconsin
KW  - Kinzie, John H., Mrs., 1806-1870
KW  - Frontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Old
KW  - Indians of North America -- Northwest, Old
KW  - Northwest, Old -- History -- 1775-1865
KW  - Portage (Wis.)
KW  - Illinois -- Description and travel
KW  - Chicago (Ill.) -- History
N1  - Release date is 2004-04-01; Produced by Gene Smethers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Wau-Bun: The Early Day in the Northwest" by Mrs. John H. Kinzie is a historical account written in the late 19th century that provides a vivid portrayal of early life in the Northwest Territory of the United States. The author, who is also a central figure in the narrative, recounts her experiences as a pioneer woman in a time of significant change and development in the region, encompassing her travels and interactions with both settlers and Native Americans.  At the start of the narrative, the author describes her departure from Detroit aboard the steamer "Henry Clay" as she sets out for Green Bay. The opening scenes capture the excitement and trepidation of venturing into what she envisions as a land of romance. Kinzie shares her reflections on past tales of the region and the realities of her journey, including a stormy passage and the hospitality she receives upon arrival at Mackinac. Through her personal account, she highlights the challenges faced by early settlers and the rich cultural encounters that shaped her understanding of life in the Northwest. The beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of her experiences, interactions, and observations as she navigates this new frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12183
ER  -