Canonchet
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Grants were awarded to install signs at a park in Westerly and along the Canonchet Nature Trail.
From Washington Times
In April, 1676, Chief Canonchet, of the Narragansetts, was captured and shot, and the following month the Indians were decisively defeated near the falls of the Connecticut.
From Project Gutenberg
As a return favor, the Indians presented the head of Canonchet, or Nanuntenoo, to the English council at Hartford, Connecticut.
From Project Gutenberg
In the above fashion perished, without a plea, "in the prime of his manhood," Canonchet of the Big Heart, last Grand Sachem of the Narragansetts.
From Project Gutenberg
It was known that Queen Wetamoo was with Canonchet, but not certainly that King Philip had "kenneled" there.
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