02611cam a22003973u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000380011524500440015326400510019730000470024833600260029533700260032133800360034750000310038350800750041452012680048953400450175765300450180265300430184765300370189065300480192765300470197565300430202265300190206565300390208465300300212385600430215399900170219612183UtSlPG20260610133306.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF4761 aKinzie, John H., Mrs.,d1806-187010aWau-Bun: The Early Day in the Northwest 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-04-01  aProduced by Gene Smethers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNorthwest, Old -- Description and travel  aFrontier and pioneer life -- Wisconsin  aKinzie, John H., Mrs., 1806-1870  aFrontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Old  aIndians of North America -- Northwest, Old  aNorthwest, Old -- History -- 1775-1865  aPortage (Wis.)  aIllinois -- Description and travel  aChicago (Ill.) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12183  c53602d53602