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Up sprung the Unamis, and sallied cautiously out to find the cause of alarm.

From Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 by Jones, James Athearn

Slowly they dropped again into the copse, and the band moved onward to gain that fatal station which should give into their power the unsuspecting Unamis.

From Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 by Jones, James Athearn

I hear a rustling of the dry grass and low bushes, at the distance of three bowshots from the camp of the sleeping Unamis.

From Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 by Jones, James Athearn

There were, once upon a time, in the tribe of the Unamis or Turtles, the most potent and warlike tribe of the Delawares, two valiant warriors, who feared nothing greatly but shame and disgrace.

From Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 by Jones, James Athearn

They were of three clans: Unamis, which is the Turtle; Unaluchtgo, which is the Turkey; and Minsi, the Wolf.

From The Riflemen of the Ohio A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River" by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)