Life of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak or Black Hawk
Hawk, John Barton Patterson Black This biography tells the story of Black Hawk, a leader of the Sauk tribe who fought to defend his people's land and way of life during the Black Hawk War of 1832. Patterson draws on a variety of sources, including first-hand accounts by Black Hawk himself, to provide a nuanced and detailed account of this important figure in American history. The book also explores the wider context of the conflict, shedding light on the complex relationships ...