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Title: Autobiography of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, or Black Hawk

Note: Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Martin Schub, and David Widger, scanned pages provided courtesy
of the 1st-hand-history Foundation

Summary: "Autobiography of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, or Black Hawk" by Black Hawk is a historical account written during the early 19th century. This narrative provides a personal and detailed perspective from the viewpoint of the Sauk chief, Black Hawk, covering his life experiences, the cultural traditions of his nation, and his involvement in the conflicts with European settlers, particularly focusing on the Black Hawk War of 1832. The book sheds light on the motivations behind his actions and the events that shaped the relationship between Indigenous peoples and American settlers. The opening portion of the autobiography introduces Black Hawk's desire to tell his story and clarify the reasons behind his resistance to encroachments on his people's land. He shares reflections on his heritage, detailing events from his childhood in the Sac village and recounting significant moments that shaped his identity and leadership. This segment emphasizes the experiences and traditions of the Sauk people and alludes to the injustices they faced from the American government, setting the stage for his narrative on warfare, survival, and cultural resilience. Black Hawk's voice resonates with a sense of pride and pathos, aiming to convey both the valiant spirit of his people and the hardships they endured during a rapidly changing era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Black Hawk, Sauk chief, 1767-1838

EBook No.: 7097

Published: Dec 1, 2004

Downloads: 1225

Language: English

Subject: Black Hawk, Sauk chief, 1767-1838

Subject: Sauk Indians -- Biography

Subject: Black Hawk War, 1832

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Autobiography of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, or Black Hawk

Note: Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Martin Schub, and David Widger, scanned pages provided courtesy
of the 1st-hand-history Foundation

Summary: "Autobiography of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, or Black Hawk" by Black Hawk is a historical account written during the early 19th century. This narrative provides a personal and detailed perspective from the viewpoint of the Sauk chief, Black Hawk, covering his life experiences, the cultural traditions of his nation, and his involvement in the conflicts with European settlers, particularly focusing on the Black Hawk War of 1832. The book sheds light on the motivations behind his actions and the events that shaped the relationship between Indigenous peoples and American settlers. The opening portion of the autobiography introduces Black Hawk's desire to tell his story and clarify the reasons behind his resistance to encroachments on his people's land. He shares reflections on his heritage, detailing events from his childhood in the Sac village and recounting significant moments that shaped his identity and leadership. This segment emphasizes the experiences and traditions of the Sauk people and alludes to the injustices they faced from the American government, setting the stage for his narrative on warfare, survival, and cultural resilience. Black Hawk's voice resonates with a sense of pride and pathos, aiming to convey both the valiant spirit of his people and the hardships they endured during a rapidly changing era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Black Hawk, Sauk chief, 1767-1838

EBook No.: 7097

Published: Dec 1, 2004

Downloads: 1225

Language: English

Subject: Black Hawk, Sauk chief, 1767-1838

Subject: Sauk Indians -- Biography

Subject: Black Hawk War, 1832

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.