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Life of Black Hawk, or Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak: Dictated by Himself (Penguin Classics) Paperback – May 27, 2008

by Black Hawk (Author), J. Gerald Kennedy (Editor, Introduction)
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A rediscovered, defiant work of Native American literature, presented here on the 175th anniversary of its first publication

Upon its publication in 1833, this unflinching narrative by the vanquished Sauk leader Black Hawk was the first thoroughly adversarial account of frontier hostilities between white settlers and Native Americans. Black Hawk, a complex, contradictory figure, relates his life story and that of his people, who had been forced from western Illinois in what was known as the Black Hawk War. The first published account of a victim of the American war of extermination, this vivid portrait of Indian life stands as a tribute to the author and his extraordinary people, as well as an invaluable historical document.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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    May 27, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    5.1 x 0.37 x 7.69 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0143105396
  7. ISBN-13
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J. Gerald Kennedy is William A. Read Professor of English at Louisiana State University.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Classics (May 27, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143105396
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143105398
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.37 x 7.69 inches
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Georgia
5.0 out of 5 stars An Unsung Hero
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2013
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There are few accounts of the Sauk and Fox tribes, so it was a real pleasure to find Black Sparrow Hawk's story available on Kindle. This is one to read and re-read for it opens up the life of the Native Americans, illuminating so much of our Manifest Destiny as viewed by the people we displaced. He was a remarkable man, leader and hero.
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Elizabeth Nahulak
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020
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I had to read this for school. I would say it gave good insight from the perspective of the American Indians.
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PAULIE
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD HISTORY WITH PLENTY OF ACTION !!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2017
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This book is a VERY GOOD HISTORY WITH PLENTY OF ACTION !!!! It really shows you how it was to be an Indian at the EARLY TIME OF OUR NATION !!!
BUY IT !!!
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DONALD BRUMFIELD
4.0 out of 5 stars blackhawk in illinois
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2014
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i was very interesred in reading this book when i heard about it since i had grown up in illinois hearing the stories of blackhawk.one of best memories was going and seeing the blackhawk statue outside of rock island illinois overlooking the rock river.
when reading the book,it was very interesting reading about the circunstances that caused blackhawk to fight the goverment and brings you to understand what the indian was up against in that time.the introduction was very interesting as it prepared you for the true story of the indian life style in that time period.i am sure this is a classic that should be shared in our school system.
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5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone interested in Chief Black Hawk's life this book is one for you
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2014
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I got interested in Chief Black Hawk's life and chose to read this book. I felt closer to Black Hawk's journey after reading this book. I really liked it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017
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Good book. Gave me the background I was looking for.
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3.0 out of 5 stars " that I found to be a useful guide, ) and found it to be fairly ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018
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This was interesting to read, especially given that I spent four years on Meskwaki lands, but I definitely need some guidance through it in terms of how to read it (it was accompanied, for this course, with a reading by Mark Rifkin entitled "Documenting Tradition: Territoriality and Textuality in Black Hawk's Narrative," that I found to be a useful guide,) and found it to be fairly confusing at times. I do still think it's a really important read for anyone who lives on those lands, as Black Hawk's experience is so often glossed over or barely talked about. If you're a fan of Chicago hockey, I'd say you doubly need to read this.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2018
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I love this book
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