Example Sentences

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She rubbed shoulders with Juneau and Wrangel men, and was jostled by wild-eyed Sticks from over the Passes, fierce Chilcats, and Queen Charlotte Islanders.

From A Daughter of the Snows by London, Jack

We ran into a bay nearly opposite Berner's Bay, where three or four families of Chilcats were camped who shouted when they heard us landing and demanded our names.

From Travels in Alaska by Muir, John

Toyatte had been an inveterate enemy and fighter of the Chilcats, but now, having joined the church, he wished to forget the past and bury all the hard feuds and be universally friendly and peaceful.

From Travels in Alaska by Muir, John

We promised them to eat Indian food and in every way behave like good Chilcats.

From Travels in Alaska by Muir, John

It was evident, however, that he mistrusted the proud and warlike Chilcats and doubted the acceptance of his friendly advances, and as we approached their village became more and more thoughtful.

From Travels in Alaska by Muir, John