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Keokuk   /kˈioʊkək/  /kˈioʊkʊk/   Listen
Keokuk

noun
1.
Sauk leader who aided the United States against Black Hawk (1790-1848).





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"Keokuk" Quotes from Famous Books



... in vain, and then he gave warning to the whites of Black Hawk's purpose. He feared that the whole nation might be drawn into the war if it was once started. Black Hawk's first move with his band in the spring of 1832 was to visit Keokuk's village, set up his war post and call for recruits. He wore a British uniform and displayed a British flag. This foolishness and gratification of vanity cost him dearly in the end. He made an impassioned speech and wrought the Indians ...
— Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7 • Charles H. Sylvester
... applied to one whose work is immortal," corrected Senor Perkins gently. "All that was finite of this gifted woman was lately forwarded by Adams's Express Company from San Juan, to receive sepulture among her kindred at Keokuk, Iowa." ...
— The Crusade of the Excelsior • Bret Harte
... day for two months but I'm going to begin to sit up at night," sobbed the lady from a queer Keokuk name as I took her into my embrace on account of ...
— The Daredevil • Maria Thompson Daviess


Words linked to "Keokuk" :   Indian chieftain, Indian chief, Sauk, sac


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