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Rescue at last for Mollhausen traveler among Ottoe Indians
The article recounts an epic winter ordeal of a Prussian traveler in the wilderness. After surviving a brutal night and burning a final signal fire, he is aided by Ottoe Indians who recover his belongings and wagon and escort him to a Missouri fur post. The tale comes from Mollhausen’s North American travel records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sceagon
Germany
Mr. Mollhausen
Desert
Missouri River
North America
United States
London
Messrs. Longman & Co
Prarie DU
la Cropee
Prairie du Chien
Stenmers
Key City
Northern Light
Northern Bile
Golden Era
la Crosse
Chicago
Amt
la Crosse Road