02561cam a22003853u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000380011524500470015326400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650800870041752012320050453400450173665300450178165300430182665300370186965300480190665300470195465300430200165300190204465300390206365300300210285600430213251737UtSlPG20260610134206.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF4761 aKinzie, John H., Mrs.,d1806-187010aWau-Bun: The "Early Day" of the North-West 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-04-12  aProduced by Tom Cosmas from materials generously provided
on The Internet Archive.  a"Wau-Bun: The 'Early Day' of the North-West" by Mrs. John H. Kinzie is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds the early experiences of the author and her husband, who journey to establish their lives in the burgeoning American frontier, particularly the Chicago area. The book offers insights into the relationships among early settlers, Indigenous peoples, and the evolving cultural landscape of the American Northwest.  The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the author's departure from Detroit in September 1830 aboard the steamer "Henry Clay," setting the stage for an adventurous journey filled with both anticipation and challenges. As the author recounts the unpleasantness of being caught in a storm, she reflects on her dreams of living in the romanticized "Indian country." The narrative highlights her excitement about the regions she has long imagined, sharing vivid descriptions of her travels, encounters with friendly faces, and the contrasting hardships faced during the voyage. This introductory glimpse into her life establishes a compelling backdrop for her experiences and the historical dynamics of the time. (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/51737