The Mysteries Of The Backwoods : Kessinger Publishing : 9781104943172 : 1104943174 : 10 Aug 2009 : The Mysteries Of The Backwoods: Or Sketches Of The Southwest is a book written by Thomas Bangs Thorpe and first published in 1816. The book is a collection of short stories and sketches set in the American Southwest, specifically in the backwoods of Tennessee and Kentucky. The stories in the book are full of adventure, mystery, and suspense, and they offer a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in the region during the early 19th century. The characters in the book include frontiersmen, hunters, trappers, and Native Americans, and the stories often involve encounters with wild animals, outlaws, and other dangers of the wilderness.The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and people of the Southwest. It is also notable for its sympathetic portrayal of Native Americans, who are often depicted in other works of the time as savage