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Black Hawk (Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak) , 1767-1838
Sauk-Sulattle
Black Hawk or Black Sparrow Hawk (Sauk Makataimeshekiakiak (Mahkate:wi-me?i ke:hke:hkwa), "be a large black hawk") was a leader and warrior of the Sauk tribe.During the War of 1812, Black Hawk fought on the side of the
British. Later he led a band of Sauk and Fox warriors against Illinois and Wisconsin settlers in the 1832 Black Hawk War.
After he was captured, in 1833, Black Hawk told his life story to a government interpreter and it became the first Native American autobiography to be published in the United States.
Online resources by or about Black Hawk:
Biography of Black HawkAuthor: Pitcel, Chuck
Type: authorbio
Description: Biography of the Sauk tribal leader Black Hawk, who fought against North American settlers who attempted to claim Sauk tribal lands. This biography is geared towards K-12 readers, but is suitable for general reference.
URL: http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/blackhawk/bio.htm
Books by Black Hawk:
Hawk, Black. Life of MA-KA-TAI-ME-SHE-KIA-KIAK or Black Hawk Dictated By HimselfBoston : Russell, Odiorne & Metcalf, 1834.
Genre: Autobiography
Language: English
Audience: All Ages
ISBN: 978-0143105398
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