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The Indians

Native American groups referenced in travel and history.

minor

Also known as Indians, the Indians Sebug

First appearance: chesuncook

The Indians shows up with force in The Wellfleet Oysterman. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Their former presence on the Cape is evidenced by oyster shells, arrowheads, and other remains; they settled there for the abundance of fish.
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In The Wellfleet Oysterman: Their former presence on the Cape is evidenced by oyster shells, arrowheads, and other remains; they settled there for the abundance of fish. Later, in II: Quebec and Montmorenci: Implied…

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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