PRELUDE TO DISASTER Indian-White Relations Black Hawk War of 1832 HC Wallace

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PRELUDE TO DISASTER Indian-White Relations Black Hawk War of 1832 HC Wallace
PRELUDE TO DISASTER Indian-White Relations Black Hawk War of 1832 HC Wallace
This listing is for the hardcover book
Prelude To Disaster, The Course of Indian-White Relations Which Led to the Black Hawk War of 1832
by Anthony F.C. Wallace. This hardcover book was published by the Illinois State Historical Library in 1970. The book examines he conditions that led to a band of about 1,000 men women and children from the Fox, Sauk and Kickapoo tribes, under the leadership of a Sauk warrior named Black Hawk, being hunted and basically destroyed. The band was fought by the Illinois militia, Federal troops and the Sioux at the behest of Federal officials. It's an in depth look at a little known and shameful incident from our history.
The book is in mint, like new condition. I've flipped through it several times and didn't see any writing, marks, dirt. stains, creases, tears or rips. The binding and pages are basically as tight as new. There is no dust cover but I doubt there ever was. The cloth cover has a small scratch on the back and a slight patina but virtually no wear. The corners are not even bumped. Believe me, you'll forget this book is "used".
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