carrying place
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The stream was low, in spite of heavy rains that had drenched them on the carrying place.
From Montcalm and Wolfe by Francis Parkman
At the head of the Upper Pond is a beautiful cold spring, near which, upon crossing the carrying place, at evening, we found our tents pitched.
From Wild Northern Scenes Sporting Adventures with the Rifle and the Rod by S. H. (Samuel H.) Hammond
After getting over the carrying place, we found the water more still.
From An interesting journal of Abner Stocking of Chatham, Connecticut detailing the distressing events of the expedition against Quebec, under the command of Col. Arnold in the year 1775 by Abner Stocking
Two primitive forts were built in 1725 to protect the carrying place, but these were superseded by Ft.
From The Greatest Highway in the World Historical, Industrial and Descriptive Information of the Towns, Cities and Country Passed Through Between New York and Chicago Via the New York Central Lines. Based on the Encyclopaedia Britannica. by New York Central Railroad Company
On October 12, Colonel Enos and the rear guard reached the Twelve Mile carrying place.
From Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools by Albert F. Blaisdell
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