The Life of Black Hawk, or Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak

by Black Hawk

Overview

A controversial figure in his day, Black Hawk was the leader of the Sauk American Indian tribe in the early 1800s. The son of the tribe's medicine man, Black Hawk's exploits as a warrior aided his rise to the status of tribal war leader. Here, Black Hawk chronicles his life as well as the story of his tribe, who were forced from their lands in Illinois during a series of skirmishes with American settlers in what came to be known as the Black Hawk War.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781974998050
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	02/27/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	350
Sales rank:	472,791
File size:	459 KB
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Black Hawk, or Makataimeshekiakiak (1767-1838), was a warrior and leader of the Sauk American Indian tribe. He is notably remembered for leading his tribe against European and American settlers in Illinois during the Black Hawk War.