Bøger af John H Kinzie

This book provides a first-hand account of the 1812 Fort Dearborn massacre in Chicago and the events that led up to it. The author, who was a survivor of the attack, describes the tensions between Native American tribes and settlers that ultimately erupted in violence. It offers a unique perspective on the early history of Chicago and the conflicts that shaped the region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Wau Bun the Early Day in the Northwest is a historical account of early life and settlement in the American Northwest, written by Mrs. John H. Kinzie. The book describes the author's experiences as a young woman living among Native American tribes and European settlers in the region during the early 19th century. The narrative covers a wide range of topics, including the fur trade, interactions between Native Americans and settlers, and the impact of European colonization on the natural environment. Kinzie's writing is notable for its vivid descriptions of daily life in the Northwest, as well as for its insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the time. The book is considered an important primary source for scholars of American history and is widely regarded as a classic of early American literature.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.

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