Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak; Or Black Hawk, And Scenes In The West: A National Poem In Six Cantos

By Elbert H Smith and Elbert H. Smith

Book Overview

Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak; Or Black Hawk, And Scenes In The West: A National Poem In Six Cantos is a book written by Elbert H. Smith. The book is a poem that tells the story of Black Hawk, a Native American leader, and his struggles against the United States government in the early 19th century. The poem is divided into six cantos, each one describing a different period in Black Hawk's life, from his youth to his final defeat. The book also includes descriptions of the American frontier and the conflicts between Native Americans and white settlers during this time period. The author uses poetic language and vivid imagery to bring the story to life and to explore themes of justice, freedom, and cultural identity. Overall, Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak; Or Black Hawk, And Scenes In The West is a powerful and thought-provoking work that sheds light on an important period 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163716928
• ISBN13: 9781163716922
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"