Wau-Bun, The "Early Day" In The North-West.

MRS JOHN H. KINZIE

Publication: Published by Derby & Jackson, 1856, New York

First edition. 8vo. Original blind-stamped cloth with a decorated spine stamped in gold, dark grown front & rear endpapers, xii, 13-498 pp., frontispiece [home of John Kenzie, Esq., the first house built in Chicago], preface, illustrated, six plates, appendix. Details in depth the early history of Chicago, including early settlers, Indian troubles, etc. A section on the American Fur Company and their trade with the Indians, pioneer life in the Great Lakes greater regions, some discussion of the Black Hawk War, travel on the Great Lakes from Detroit to Duluth, inland rivers, military forts, Indian captivity, the Chicago Massacre, etc. Field 833 says " This picture of the early days of the Northwest, drawn from the lips of an aged pioneer, is replete with authentic details of aboriginal manners, and the association of the frontiersmen with them in peace or war." Original spine replaced and light foxing to some pages, else near fine tight copy

Inventory Number: 51901