Wau-Bun: Confessions of Early Days in the Northwest is a fascinating historical book written by John and Eleanor Kinsey. The book tells the recollections of Mary Ingalls, who experienced many adventures in the early years of the colonization of the Southwest Territory (present-day Wisconsin). The authors successfully combine real events with elements of a romanticized narrative, which makes this book interesting for readers of all ages. "Wau-Bun" reveals to the reader the untamed beauty of the wild nature of North America and conveys the atmosphere of pioneer times. This book is a historical document and a literary masterpiece at the same time, which is recommended reading for anyone interested in the history of early settlement in America.