Canonchet
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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By this chief's belt they knew that he was the great Canonchet, and faster still they ran.
From Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women by Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand)
Canonchet lost one hundred and forty, but it was a great victory, well planned and well executed.
From Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women by Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand)
Philip was sachem of the Pokanokets and Canonchet of the Narragansets.
From Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1 by Boutwell, George S.
Nor did Williams or Eliot, by kindness or religion, ever command the fierce spirits of Miantonomo, Canonchet and Philip.
From Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1 by Boutwell, George S.
Chief Canonchet, great leader of the Narragansetts, was captured and executed.
From Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women by Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand)
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