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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

The Uncas arrived in New Orleans in late April 1844, and the events surrounding its capture were widely reported in the city’s newspapers.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2021

Craven was sure that the Uncas was “undoubtedly engaged in illicit trade,” but without enslaved people on board, he could not justify detaining it.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2021

But without actionable evidence against it, the Uncas was allowed to get back to business.

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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