Wau Bun the Early Day in the Northwest - John H Kinzie - Bog

Wau Bun: The Early Day in the Northwest is a historical book written by Mrs. John H. Kinzie. The book is a memoir of Kinzie's experiences in the early days of the American Northwest. It covers the period from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s and provides an account of the social, cultural, and political events that shaped the region.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of life in the Northwest. Some of the topics covered in the book include the fur trade, Native American culture, the arrival of European settlers, and the growth of the region's cities and towns.Wau Bun is written in a narrative style, with Kinzie providing vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events she witnessed. The book is also illustrated with sketches and drawings that help to bring the stories to life.Overall, Wau Bun is a fascinating account of life in the early days of the American Northwest. It provides a unique perspective on the region's history and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities that faced those who lived there.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.