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The character of Black Hawk is unique. He was a natural leader, overcoming opposition in the tribes he led, as well as bravely facing his foes.

The events incorporated in this tale are based upon facts. The license of a storyteller has been freely used, but the basis of the book is true. The final defeat of Black Hawk, his visit at the capital of the nation and in some of the largest cites, the impression upon the old warrior in his receptions by the whites of the East, all are elements in his life which must be known in order to appreciate correctly the character of this famous Indian chief.

To those who are interested the following bibliography may be suggestive:

Armstrong, The Sauks and the Black Hawk War, 1887.

Beckwith, H. W., Illinois and Indiana Indians, 1884.

Blanchard, Rufus, History of Illinois.

Carpenter, R. V., The Indian Statue, near Oregon, Illinois.

Chetlain, A. L., The Black Hawk War of 1832.

Davison, Alexander & Stuve, B., Black Hawk War.

Goodrich, S. I., Lives of Celebrated American Indians.