His status came from leading war parties as a young man, and from his leadership of a band of Sauks during the Black Hawk War of 1832. This is his Autobiography.
This story tells, in clear detail, how Sikorsky Aircraft developed, tested, modified, and produced one of the most successful helicopters in the world. Written by the man considered to be...
Dark, thrilling, and hilarious, The Black Hawks is an epic adventure perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch.
"Mark Bowden's dramatic narrative captures this harrowing ordeal through the eyes of the young men who fought that day. He draws on his extensive interviews of participants from both sides...
—Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just Like Heaven “Wow, what a captivating, unique heroine! Joanna Bourne's voice is distinct, fresh, and engaging.” —Madeline Hunter, New York Times bestselling author of Dangerous ...
Here, Patrick J. Jung re-examines the causes, course, and consequences of the ensuing war with the United States, a conflict that decimated Black Hawk's band.
History of Black Hawk County, Iowa, and Its People
Autobiography of early 19th century leader of the Sauk and Fox Indians. Describes tribal customs, traditions, Indian wars, more.
Senegambia, 81-82 Seventh Ward, 106 Sicilians, 102 Sioux Indians, 33, 34-35, 41, 42 Sitting Bull, 21, 22 Slave Culture (Stuckey), 93 Slaves, 79, 80, 81-82, 84, 87, 88, 89, 90, 93-94, 122 Smith, Adleide, 128 Smith, Michael P., 60, 70, ...
Recent accounts of the war include Trask's attempt at a definitive history in Black Hawk; an exhaustive military history treatment by Jung in The Black Hawk War of 1832; and Bowes's short Black Hawk and the War of 1832, which describes ...