Black Hawk and the Warriors Path

Completely updated and expanded, Black Hawk and the Warrior s Path is a masterful account of the life of the Sauk warrior and leader, and his impact on the history of early America. Black Hawk chose the warrior′s path for over 40 years, leading groups of Sauks against other tribes white pioneers, state militiamen, and US Army regulars. His final stand against the United States in 1832, in what became known as the Black Hawk War, proved to be disastrous for his people and ultimately opened the Old Northwest to a torrent of white settlement. The period between 1760 and 1840 is brought to life through vivid discussion of Native American society and traditions, Western frontier expansion, and US–Native American politics and conflicts. Accessibly written by a noted expert in the field, students will understand key themes and find meaningful connections among historical events in Native American and 18th century American history.

This second edition includes: 2 new maps, 16 new images, a revised bibliographic essay incorporating the latest research, a timeline, and 8 concise, reorganized chapters with key terms and study questions. The ideal supplement to any study of Native American or early US history, this biographical narrative is an engaging introduction to one of the most tumultuous periods in US history.

Roger L. Nichols isProfessor Emeritus of History and Affiliate Professor in American Indian Studies at the University of Arizona, USA. A past President of the Pacific Coast Branch of the American Historical Association, he received three Fulbright appointments in Europe, one in Canada, and three awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities. He is author of eleven books that discuss frontier and Western America, and Native American affairs in the US and Canada, including Warrior Nations (2013), American Indians in US History (2003), and Indians in the United States and Canada (1998).