Historical Collections, Volume 32The Society, 1903 |
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... village limits . The sites of several ancient manufactories of stone arrow - heads have been found . In excavating for a street , on the bank of Boardman river in Traverse City , such a location was discovered , marked by the presence ...
... village limits . The sites of several ancient manufactories of stone arrow - heads have been found . In excavating for a street , on the bank of Boardman river in Traverse City , such a location was discovered , marked by the presence ...
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... village of Boyne City . * Fragments of ancient pottery , having the markings common to the pottery attributed to the Mound - Builders , are found at the locality last mentioned , and also within the village limits of Boyne City , as ...
... village of Boyne City . * Fragments of ancient pottery , having the markings common to the pottery attributed to the Mound - Builders , are found at the locality last mentioned , and also within the village limits of Boyne City , as ...
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... village was situated in a beautiful valley in the northeast part of the township , now called Friendship . The name of the tribe signifies , " The People Who Roam Over the Prairies . " They were of Algonquin stock , as is proved by the ...
... village was situated in a beautiful valley in the northeast part of the township , now called Friendship . The name of the tribe signifies , " The People Who Roam Over the Prairies . " They were of Algonquin stock , as is proved by the ...
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... village of the Mush - quah - tas is still wrapt in slumber . The sleeping mother gently clasps her baby to her breast , unconscious of ap- proaching danger . The maiden dreams of her lover ; the young man of glorious feats of the chase ...
... village of the Mush - quah - tas is still wrapt in slumber . The sleeping mother gently clasps her baby to her breast , unconscious of ap- proaching danger . The maiden dreams of her lover ; the young man of glorious feats of the chase ...
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... village of their enemies , each man carrying a gun , the Mush - quah - tas mistook the weapons for clubs , and came out with their bows and arrows , anticipating an easy victory . But they were soon undeceived , and suffered a second ...
... village of their enemies , each man carrying a gun , the Mush - quah - tas mistook the weapons for clubs , and came out with their bows and arrows , anticipating an easy victory . But they were soon undeceived , and suffered a second ...
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