The Black Hawk War Including a Review of Black Hawk’s Life by Frank Everett Stevens

Description

Stevens opens with the life of Black Hawk himself — his rendering of his people’s wrongs, his diplomatic appeals, and the desperation that finally pushed him to war — before charting the disaster that followed. The rising militia, the attacks along Rock River, the burning of towns, and the final massacre at Bad Axe are all recorded with the thoroughness of a monograph and the readability of a narrative.

As a review of the war’s causes no later account surpasses Stevens for honesty; as a record of its events it remains indispensable. Readers interested in the American frontier, the Sauk, or the tragedy of a people who lost their country will find it essential.

Why readers still come back to it

• The standard narrative of the 1832 Black Hawk War.
• Includes a full review of Black Hawk’s life and grievances.
• Thorough, readable, and not afraid to judge the causes.

About this DodaBooks edition

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