Wau Bun the Early Day in the Northwest

Wau Bun: The Early Day in the Northwest is a historical non-fiction book written by Mrs. John H. Kinzie. The book is a memoir of life in the early 19th century in the Northwest region of the United States. The author, a pioneer woman, describes her experiences living among Native Americans and European settlers during a time of great change and conflict. The book provides a detailed account of the customs, traditions, and daily life of the people living in the area, as well as the political and social events that shaped the region during this time. The author's personal anecdotes and observations provide a unique perspective on the early years of the Northwest and the impact of European settlement on the indigenous population. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, Native American culture, and the early days of American expansion.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.