Squanto
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It was badly decimated by European diseases by the time the Mayflower arrived, but one of its survivors, Tisquantum, commonly known as Squanto, famously helped the English colonists survive their first winter.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2022
In 1619, five years after he was taken, Squanto finally made it back home, aboard yet another English explorer’s ship.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 25, 2021
Also, Tisquantum, or Squanto, had recently rejoined his tribe after being forced to spend several years in England.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2020
Dermer’s guide was Tsquantum - the Native interpreter better known as Squanto, who had been among 20 Wampanoags kidnapped by English explorers in 1614 and sold into slavery.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 22, 2020
Nestled among colorful illustrations of colonial life was a succinct explanation of Tisquantum's role: A friendly Indian named Squanto helped the colonists.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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