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Uncas

American  
[uhng-kuhs] / ˈʌŋ kəs /

noun

  1. the Circler, 1588?–1683?, Mohegan leader.


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Her favorite is Newell Convers Wyeth, best known for his classic book illustrations of characters like Uncas in “The Last of the Mohicans” and the pirates in “Treasure Island.”

From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2023

Between February 1841 and March 1843, the Uncas made nearly two dozen round trips between New Orleans and Havana.

From Slate ● Dec. 4, 2021

The Uncas left Alexandria for New Orleans for the first time on Oct.

From Slate ● Dec. 4, 2021

A couple of months later, word came that the Uncas had encountered a storm, had yet to arrive in Cuba, and was feared lost.

From Slate ● Dec. 4, 2021

It was not the selfless Cora, but Uncas and Uncas alone whom I adored.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

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