ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WIGWAM
From Abnaki and Massachuset wīkwām, literally: their abode.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WIGWAM»
The term «wigwam» is quite widely used and occupies the
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English dictionary.
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2 QUOTES WITH «WIGWAM»
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wigwam.
I have seen him set fire to his wigwam and smooth over the graves of his fathers... clap his hand in silence over his mouth, and take the last look over his fair hunting ground, and turn his face in sadness to the setting sun.
The hospitality of the wigwam is only limited by the institution of war.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WIGWAM»
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wigwam in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
wigwam and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The
Wigwam and the Longhouse
Describes the history, customs, religion, government, homes, and present-day status of the various native peoples that inhabited the eastern woodlands since before the coming of the Europeans.
2
The Indian in His
Wigwam
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, 2010
3
Wigwam Evenings: 27 Sioux Folk Tales
Young readers and students of Native American lore will delight in these 27 entertaining, instructive tales.
Charles A Eastman, Elaine Goodale Eastman, 2013
4
Inside the
wigwam: Chicago presidential conventions, 1860-1996
Presents the historical importance of each convention and discusses the candidates, from Abraham Lincoln to Bill Clinton
R. Craig Sautter, Edward M. Burke, 1996
Jaime's definitive statement on post-punk culture. Maggie, Hopey, and the rest of Las Locas prowl Los Angeles, the East Coast, and parts in between trying to recapture the carefree spirit of those early days a decade ago.
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Wigwam Evenings (Illustrated Edition)
Co-authored by Eastman and his wife Elaine Goodale, this book of "Sioux Folk Tales Retold" was first published in 1909.
Charles A. Eastman, Elaine Goodale Eastman, 2010
The evolution of an arid desert area into the verdant oasis that is the Wigwam Resort was ultimately brought about by an unlikely crop needed by an important American corporation in the early 20th century.
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Wigwam Stories Told by North American Indians
This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.
Mary Catherine Judd, Ángel de Cora, 2013
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Edward Sylvester Ellis, 2010
This report describes the activities of DoD participation in the atmospheric nuclear test series, Operation WIGWAM, which involved only one deep underwater shot in the Pacific, approximately 500 miles southwest of San Diego, CA. WIGWAM was ...
United States. Defense Nuclear Agency, 1981
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WIGWAM»
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wigwam is used in the context of the following news items.
Two sentenced for Wigwam Inn armed robbery
STEVENS POINT — Two of the three suspects accused of robbing the Wigwam Inn in the town of Alban were sentenced Tuesday on related charges. «Stevenspointjournal, Jul 15»
Third suspect convicted of Wigwam Inn armed robbery
STEVENS POINT — A New London man accused of robbing the Wigwam Inn in the town of Alban with two other people was convicted Wednesday of related ... «Stevenspointjournal, Jun 15»
Woman killed after hit by vehicle at Wigwam, Las Vegas Blvd.
LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) – A woman died after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon at Las Vegas Boulevard South and West Wigwam Avenue. «News3LV, Jun 15»
Suspect in Wigwam Inn robbery to plea
STEVENS POINT – One of the three suspects accused of robbing the Wigwam Inn in Alban in November is set to enter a plea next month to related charges. «Stevenspointjournal, Apr 15»
Wigwam Fest aims to become next big Atlanta festival
At the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, the next three Sundays will be home to the Wigwam Fest. If Jennifer Lingvall has her way, the word 'wigwam' ... «WXIA-TV, Apr 15»
San Bernardino couple marks 60th anniversary at Wigwam Motel
DeRoy and Rosemary Avila of San Bernardino celebrate their 60th anniversary a few days early Sunday at the Wigwam Motel in San Bernardino, where 60 ... «Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Feb 15»
Wigwam Resort owner charts a new course
Spending the day fishing was a rare luxury for Ward. A Fordville, N.D., native, Ward recently purchased Wigwam Resort on the south shore of Lake of the Woods. «INFORUM, Jan 15»
Wigwam Selects Digital Caddies for Golf Cart Digital Signage
Digital Caddies Inc. has announced the addition of the Wigwam Golf Resort to its growing list of clients. According to the company, Digital Caddies currently has ... «Digital Signage Connection, Jan 15»
Couple found dead after barricade situation
Police are investigating two deaths after officers were called to the couple's home near Jones Boulevard and Wigwam Avenue on Tuesday night. «KVVU Las Vegas, Jan 15»
Canal restaurant suffers heavy damage in fire
"There's quite a bit of damage inside the Wigwam," Madison Township Fire Chief Robert Bates said. "There's going to have to be some structural repairs done to ... «Lancaster Eagle Gazette, Dec 14»
