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Uncas

American  
[uhng-kuhs] / ˈʌŋ kəs /

noun

  1. the Circler, 1588?–1683?, Mohegan leader.


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Her favorite is Newell Convers Wyeth, best known for his classic book illustrations of characters like Uncas in “The Last of the Mohicans” and the pirates in “Treasure Island.”

From New York Times

When his crew spotted the Uncas, Josiah Oake, commander of a British naval vessel called the Ferret that was patrolling the West African coast for slavers, became suspicious.

From Slate

Craven boarded the Uncas, where he discovered iron “grating for the hatches” that was typical for illegal slavers.

From Slate

The Uncas would be the Tribune’s twin.

From Slate

The Uncas left Alexandria for New Orleans for the first time on Oct.

From Slate