| Title |
Wau-Bun: The Early Day in the Northwest |
| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Gene Smethers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary |
"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.) |
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F476: United States local history: Old Northwest. Northwest Territory |
| Subject |
Northwest, Old -- Description and travel |
| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Wisconsin |
| Subject |
Kinzie, John H., Mrs., 1806-1870 |
| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Old |
| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Northwest, Old |
| Subject |
Northwest, Old -- History -- 1775-1865 |
| Subject |
Portage (Wis.) |
| Subject |
Illinois -- Description and travel |
| Subject |
Chicago (Ill.) -- History |
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12183 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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