Life of Black Hawk
- ISBN-10
- 0486157970
- ISBN-13
- 9780486157979
- Series
- Life of Black Hawk
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-05-07
- Publisher
- Courier Corporation
- Author
- Black Hawk
Description
Autobiography of early 19th century leader of the Sauk and Fox Indians. Describes tribal customs, traditions, Indian wars, more.
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- 2015-02-12
- 220 pages
- Paperback
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