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100 1 _aBlack Hawk, Sauk chief,
_d1767-1838
245 1 0 _aAutobiography of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, or Black Hawk
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-01
508 _aProduced by Martin Schub, and David Widger, scanned pages provided courtesy of the 1st-hand-history Foundation
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBlack Hawk, Sauk chief, 1767-1838
653 _aSauk Indians -- Biography
653 _aBlack Hawk War, 1832
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7097
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