Benjamin Drake

The Expedition Against the Sauk and Fox Indians 1832 by Henry SmithSac and Fox Indians in Kansas by C. R. GreenThe Great Indian Chief of the West: or, Life and Adventures of Black Hawk by Benjamin DrakeNarrative of the Capture and Providential Escape of Misses Frances and Almira Hall by William EdwardsThe Black Hawk War from the perspectives of those involvedThis book contains four accounts of the Black Hawk War on the American frontier of 1832. The so called 'British Band' of Sauk and Fox Indians, under the leadership of the war chief Black Hawk, were moving across the Mississippi River from the Iowa Territory into Illinois. According to authorities on the subject, the band was attempting to avoid bloodshed by this migration to what they hoped would be a more secure location, but their actions were misconstrued by local settlers and a militia was sent out to deal with them. This unit pre-emptively attacked the Indian band which fiercely fought back, defeating the militia at the 'Battle of Stillman's Run'. The conflict then escalated as other tribes began raiding in the area while Black Hawk and his warriors moved into the southern Wisconsin Territory. An army force under Colonel Henry Dodge caught up with the 'British Band' and defeated it at the 'Battle of Wisconsin Heights' forcing it to retreat. The Indians were finally defeated at the 'Battle of Bad Axe' after which Black Hawk escaped but was later captured and briefly imprisoned. The four accounts here give a flavour of the times of these events in several ways. Readers will discover the military expedition from the perspective of those who campaigned, hear the voices of settlers whose fear and hatred of the Indians was palpable, understand the conflict from the perspective of Black Hawk and his followers and gain an insight into a common factor of the wars between the pioneers and the Indian tribes--that of the capture and abduction of settler women and children. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.

Delve into the life and legacy of one of the most compelling figures in Native American history with Benjamin Drake's "Life of Tecumseh, and of His Brother the Prophet: With a Historical Sketch of the Shawanoe Indians." This meticulously researched biography explores the life of the legendary Shawnee leader Tecumseh, a pivotal figure in the Indian Wars and a staunch defender of his people's land and way of life. Drake also sheds light on Tecumseh's brother, known as the Prophet, and his role in the spiritual and political movement that sought to unite Native American tribes against westward expansion. Beyond Tecumseh's personal story, the book offers a valuable historical sketch of the Shawnee Indians, providing context for understanding their culture, struggles, and interactions with the burgeoning American frontier. A vital resource for anyone interested in Native American history, the American frontier, and the complex story of the westward expansion of the United States. This enduring work offers insight into a crucial period in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Delve into the life and legacy of one of the most compelling figures in Native American history with Benjamin Drake's "Life of Tecumseh, and of His Brother the Prophet: With a Historical Sketch of the Shawanoe Indians." This meticulously researched biography explores the life of the legendary Shawnee leader Tecumseh, a pivotal figure in the Indian Wars and a staunch defender of his people's land and way of life. Drake also sheds light on Tecumseh's brother, known as the Prophet, and his role in the spiritual and political movement that sought to unite Native American tribes against westward expansion. Beyond Tecumseh's personal story, the book offers a valuable historical sketch of the Shawnee Indians, providing context for understanding their culture, struggles, and interactions with the burgeoning American frontier. A vital resource for anyone interested in Native American history, the American frontier, and the complex story of the westward expansion of the United States. This enduring work offers insight into a crucial period in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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