The Totem Of Black Hawk: A Tale Of Pioneer Days In Northwestern Illinois And The Black Hawk War (1914)

By Everett McNeil

Book Overview

The Totem of Black Hawk is a historical fiction novel set in the pioneer days of Northwestern Illinois during the Black Hawk War. Written by Everett McNeil and first published in 1914, the book tells the story of a young man named John Norton who becomes embroiled in the conflict between white settlers and Native Americans.As the war rages on, John finds himself torn between his loyalty to his fellow settlers and his sympathy for the Native Americans who are fighting to protect their land and way of life. Along the way, he meets a mysterious figure known as the Totem of Black Hawk, who may hold the key to ending the conflict once and for all.Through vivid descriptions of the Illinois landscape and its inhabitants, McNeil paints a vivid picture of life on the frontier during a tumultuous time in American history. The Totem of Black Hawk is a compelling tale of adventure, love, and redemption that will captivate readers of all ages.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: 1164131966
• ISBN13: 9781164131960
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"