Publisher's Synopsis
""The Sauks and the Black Hawk War with Biographical Sketches, Etc."" is a historical book written by Perry A. Armstrong. The book provides a detailed account of the Black Hawk War, a conflict that took place in the United States in the early 19th century. The war involved the Sauk and Fox tribes, led by Chief Black Hawk, and the United States government. The book begins with an overview of the Sauk and Fox tribes, their way of life, and their relationship with the United States government. It then delves into the events that led up to the Black Hawk War, including the Treaty of St. Louis and the forced removal of the tribes from their ancestral lands. The book describes the military campaigns of both sides, including battles such as the Battle of Stillman's Run and the Battle of Bad Axe. In addition to the historical account of the war, the book includes biographical sketches of key figures involved in the conflict, such as Black Hawk, General Henry Atkinson, and Abraham Lincoln. These sketches provide insight into the personal lives and motivations of these individuals and how they contributed to the war. Overall, ""The Sauks and the Black Hawk War with Biographical Sketches, Etc."" is a comprehensive and informative book that offers a detailed look at an important moment in American history.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.