Monthly Archives: April 2011

History of the Butterfly, Part 99: The Survivors and Keokuk

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

Black Hawk knew he was defeated and attempted to negotiate a surrender on May 13, 1832, in the event that later became known as “The Battle of Stillman’s Run.”  After that event came a series of skirmishes and battles as … Continue reading →

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Tracks

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

I spent some time walking along the gravel road by Beaver Creek last night, and ran across this set of tracks. Goose tracks.

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I Think this is a Robin

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

I didn’t see it outside of its nest, so I am not sure.  There are some pretty good birders that check this blog so I am sure they will tell me if I am wrong. The nest was on a … Continue reading →

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History of the Butterfly, Part 98: Governor Reynold’s version

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Governor John Reynolds (Reynolds, 1855) actually finds more in common with Black Hawk’s version than he does with Wakefield’s.

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History of the Butterfly, Part 97: Wakefield’s Version of Stillman’s Run

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

As you might imagine, not everyone remembered the battle the same way.  Major John Wakefield participated in the same battle, and he remembers it a little bit differently (see Stevens, 1907): And here is a portrait of Major John Wakefield … Continue reading →

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History of the Butterfly, Part 96: The Battle of Stillman’s Run

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

Black Hawk knew his plan was not working shortly after he crossed the Mississippi.  He was not able to remain in Saukenuk, and when he went up the Rock River and met with some of the other tribes that he … Continue reading →

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History of the Butterfly, Part 95: The Crane Dance

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Black Hawk remembers the cycle of life in Saukenuk: “Our women plant the corn, and as soon as they get done, we make a feast and dance the crane dance, in which they join us, dressed in their best, and … Continue reading →

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History of the Butterfly, Part 94: The Black Hawk War

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

A number of events led up to the tragedy that was called the Black Hawk War of 1832.  First there was the disputed treaty of 1804.  Although the treaty was laughable and not recognized by a significant number of the … Continue reading →

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Eight Eyes (More or Less)

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

Here is a spider I found under a log.

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On a Personal Note

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

Yesterday I went to visit my Dad.  My two sons went with me, which was unexpected but nice. Dad was recently in the hospital, and was moved to a hospice.  But he is a tough old geezer–he has been in … Continue reading →

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