"Wow Boon: Early Days in the Northwest Territory" is a fascinating narrative of the early days of life in the Northwest Territory by acclaimed author John H. Kinsey. The autobiographical mood of the book makes it particularly interesting, because the author shares his own memories and observations from the first days of the development of this wild but beautiful area. Various adventures, meetings with local tribes and historical events make this book a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the American Northwest.