Description
The Sauk chief recounts his participation in the War of 1812, his unsuccessful attempt to stop white settlers from taking over Indian lands, the 1832 uprising, and his imprisonment by the federal government
Read More
In the early 19th century, Sauk and Fox Indians resisted the establishment of white settlements in western Illinois. The brief but violent conflict was known as the Black Hawk War, and the Indians' dynamic leader was named Black Hawk. This powerful autobiography by the vanquished chieftain offers unparalleled glimpses of Native American culture.
Read Less