Wau-Bun, the Early Day in the Northwest

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Summary: Background on Juliette Gordon Low Founder of Girl Scouts USA
Review: For anyone interested in finding out more about Juliette Gordon Low this is the next book to read after her biography. The author of Wau-Bun was Juliette's grandmother and was a very strong influence in the life of JGL. From her grandmother JGL acquired an independent streak that allowed her to break most social conventions of her time and instilled in her the desire to see girls and women achieve more. With this trait she would go on to found the GSUSA.
Additionally Wau-Bun is a first person account from a female perspective of the early life on the frontier of Wisconsin in the 1830's. It includes stories of disaster, war, and everyday life. Notable characters include, Jefferson Davis, Eleazar Williams, and Col. Wm Hamilton, the son of Alexander Hamilton. Wau-Bun includes an account of the Fort Dearborn Massacre, as well as stories about the early development of Chicago. The language is period but understandable. Overall the book is a fascinating glimpse into the settler's life on the Wisconsin frontier in the 1830's.