Autobiography of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, or Black Hawk

In the "Autobiography of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, or Black Hawk," the renowned Sauk chief presents a compelling first-person narrative that illuminates the complexities of Native American life in the 19th century. Written in a direct, candid style, the autobiography captures Black Hawk's personal experiences, tribal traditions, and the impact of European-American expansion on Indigenous communit...