The Black Hawk War, Including a Review of Black Hawk s Life. Illustrated with Upward of Three Hundred Rare and Interesting Portraits and Views.

Stevens, Frank E.

Published by Frank E. Stevens, Chicago, 1903

About this Item

The Black Hawk War, Including a Review of Black Hawk s Life. Illustrated with Upward of Three Hundred Rare and Interesting Portraits and Views. Written and printed in Chicago by Frank E. Stevens. 1903. 323 pp. 10.5 x 7 . Hardcover. In fair condition, with light scuffing to boards. Fading to title label on spine, along with light wear to head and heel. Cracking to front hinge. Light markings. Profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs throughout. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce account of the Black Hawk War, which was fought from May to August of 1832 across the Illinois and Michigan Territories. 23-year-old Abraham Lincoln saw brief militia service in the war, serving from May to July and not seeing active combat.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Black Hawk War, Including a Review of Black Hawk s Life. Illustrated with Upward of Three Hundred Rare and Interesting Portraits and Views.
• Publisher: Frank E. Stevens, Chicago
• Publication Date: 1903
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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