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KINZIE, Juliette A. (1806-1870). Wau-Bun, the "Early Day" in the North-West. New York: Derby & Jackson, 1856.
8o (228 x 124 mm). Frontispiece and 5 lithographed plates. Original brown blindstamped cloth, gilt-lettered on spine (some wear at extremities). Provenance: C.J. Starr (signature on front free endpaper).
FIRST EDITION. "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 frontiersman with them in peace and war" (Field 833). Kinzie describes the Old Northwest of Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Ayer 175; Buck 230; Howes K-171; Sabin 37941.
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FIRST EDITION. "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 frontiersman with them in peace and war" (Field 833). Kinzie describes the Old Northwest of Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Ayer 175; Buck 230; Howes K-171; Sabin 37941.