Tensas

[ ten-saw ]

/ ˈtɛn sɔ /

a river in NE Louisiana, flowing S to the Ouachita River. 250 miles (402 km) long.

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Steamers were held in readiness, and as soon as Walker arrived his command was embarked and taken up the Tensas.
Destruction and Reconstruction:|Richard Taylor
But go, Mr. Tensas, the views that you advocate attest your qualifications.
The Swamp Doctor's Adventures in The South-West|John Robb
Without interference, a point on the Tensas opposite Vicksburg was reached and the troops disembarked.
Destruction and Reconstruction:|Richard Taylor
Mr. Tensas, that gentleman, the author, is doing a great and irremediable injury to the cause of truth and scientific controversy.
The Swamp Doctor's Adventures in The South-West|John Robb

They were glad to break camp after their experiences on Tensas Lake.
The Pony Rider Boys in Louisiana|Frank Gee Patchin