This important work is the autobiography of Black Hawk aka Black Sparrow Hawk aka Makataimeshekiakiak. Blackhawk was both a leader and warrior of the Sauk tribe of Native Americans in the United States. He served as a war chief for the Sauk indians and was known as Chief Black Hawk to the english. This is an important read for those interested in native american history especially since it is written by this important figure in native american history about his life and beliefs as well as an intimate firsthand account of the black hawk war.
This important work is the autobiography of Black Hawk aka Black Sparrow Hawk aka Makataimeshekiakiak. Blackhawk was both a leader and warrior of the ...
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Warrior, Chief, Patriot and State Prisoner are all titles which describe one of the greatest American men and an Indian chief. His story is told simply and with no apologies. Black Hawk speaks of the causes of the Black Hawk War of 1832 and of the injustices done to his people. Black Hawk believed that by writing his autobiography he could give historians the Indian point of view for the events that led up to war and shaped their history. This book is an excellent source for anyone interested in Native American history.
Warrior, Chief, Patriot and State Prisoner are all titles which describe one of the greatest American men and an Indian chief. His story is told simpl...
Black Hawk was born at Sac village, on Rock river, in the year 1767, a leader and warrior of the Sauk American Indian tribe. His status came from leading war parties as a young man, and from his leadership of a band of Sauks during the Black Hawk War of 1832. This is his Autobiography.
Black Hawk was born at Sac village, on Rock river, in the year 1767, a leader and warrior of the Sauk American Indian tribe. His status came from lead...
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Embracing the Traditions of his Nation, Various Wars in which he has been engaged, And His Account of the Cause and General History of the
Black Hawk War of 1832
I was born at the Sac village, on Rock river, in the year 1767, and am now in my 67th year. My great grandfather, Nanamakee, or Thunder, according to the tradition given me by my father, Pyesa, was born in the vicinity of Montreal, Canada, where the Great Spirit first placed the Sac nation, and inspired him with a...
