Wakefield's History Of The Black Hawk War (1908)

Wakefield's History of the Black Hawk War, written by Frank Everett Stevens and published in 1908, is a comprehensive account of the Black Hawk War of 1832, which was fought between the United States and a group of Native American tribes led by the Sauk warrior Black Hawk. The book provides a detailed narrative of the events leading up to the war, the major battles and skirmishes, and the aftermath of the conflict.Stevens draws on a variety of primary sources, including official government documents, personal letters and diaries, and newspaper accounts, to provide a balanced and nuanced perspective on the war. He also includes detailed descriptions of the various military units involved in the conflict, as well as biographical sketches of key figures on both sides.In addition to its historical content, Wakefield's History of the Black Hawk War also provides valuable insights into the social and cultural context of the conflict. Stevens examines the complex relationships between Native American tribes and white settlers in the Midwest during the early 19th century, and explores the ways in which these relationships were shaped by factors such as land ownership, trade, and cultural differences.Overall, Wakefield's History of the Black Hawk War is an important work of American history that sheds light on a pivotal moment in the nation's westward expansion and the complex interactions between different groups of people during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.