Autobiography of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak (Hardcover)

Autobiography of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak (1833) is the autobiography of Sauk chief Black Hawk. Dictated to government interpreter Antoine LeClair following nearly a year in captivity, Black Hawk's Autobiography captures his youth among the Sauk in the American Midwest, his union with British forces during the War of 1812, and his eventual rebellion against white settlers during the 1832 Black Hawk War. Revered by generations for his bravery and leadership, Black Hawk was also the first Native American to publish an autobiography. "My reason teaches me that land cannot be sold. The Great Spirit gave it to his children to live upon and cultivate as far as necessary for their subsistence, and so long as they occupy and cultivate it they have the right to the soil, but if they voluntarily leave it, then any other people have a right to settle on it. Nothing can be sold but such things as can be carried away." In his own words, Black Hawk tells the story of his life and of his people. Long mistreated and betrayed by American settlers and government forces alike, the Sauk went to war against the United States twice. Although his final stand ended in surrender, Black Hawk remains a source of pride and a symbol of resilience nearly two centuries after his death. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Black Hawk's Autobiography of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak is a classic of Native American literature reimagined for modern readers.

General

Imprint:	West Margin Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Mint Editions
Release date:	April 2023
Authors:	Black Hawk
Contributors:	Mint Editions
Dimensions:	203 x 127mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards
Pages:	158
ISBN-13:	978-1-5131-3525-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples Promotions
LSN:	1-5131-3525-2
Barcode:	9781513135250

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