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100 1 _aKinzie, John H., Mrs.,
_d1806-1870
245 1 0 _aWau-Bun: The Early Day in the Northwest
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aProduced by Gene Smethers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorthwest, Old -- Description and travel
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Wisconsin
653 _aKinzie, John H., Mrs., 1806-1870
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Old
653 _aIndians of North America -- Northwest, Old
653 _aNorthwest, Old -- History -- 1775-1865
653 _aPortage (Wis.)
653 _aIllinois -- Description and travel
653 _aChicago (Ill.) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12183
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