Black Hawk: The Autobiography Of Ma-Kakok

The Autobiography of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak, or Black Hawk, Dictated by Himself, often referred to as simply, “Black Hawk: An Autobiography,” is a stunning glimpse into the Indian and Revolutionary Wars that ravaged the United States during the 1800’s. Carefully encrypted inside this volume are the words of a war-worn leader who led a nation through a golden age, and who eventually saw the fall of his own people to those he had both fought and befriended.
Because this book is dictated by Black Hawk himself, it offers a rare opportunity to see the colonization of the United States from a Native American standpoint. Not only does this personal dictation allow for a novel viewpoint, it also adds a substantial emotional element to what would otherwise be a droll historical recounting. The pain, passion, and even the conversational simplicity which can be seen in Black Hawk’s account of American history makes it impossible for a reader to be unable to connect with the story and the all too real sufferings within his autobiography.
Throughout this book, Black Hawk offers a fairly accurate description of numerous historical events and battles in which he was involved. However, the information …show more content…
Perhaps more importantly, they will be able to connect with the dialogue on an emotional level and be able to more fully comprehend how the Indian and Revolutionary Wars affected people on many fronts. The importance and impact that resides in one of the few written accounts of the Native American view of the colonization of the United States cannot be underestimated. The Autobiography of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak, or Black Hawk, Dictated by Himself, is an impactful, yet informative historical drama that takes place in a time and place being torn apart by war, conflicting opinions, and the resonance of mighty new