This collection of tales and sketches offers a unique perspective on life in the American Northwest in the mid-19th century. Drawing on personal observations and interviews with native peoples, author William Joseph Snelling provides a rare glimpse into the region's cultural and natural diversity. Engaging and often poignant, Tales of the Northwest is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.

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