Towards the middle of the 13th century, Gilbert, seneschal to the Earl of Lennox, obtained from him a part of the lands of Buchanan in Stirlingshire, and took his name from them.
Category: 1826
ESHTAHUMLEAH, A Sioux chief
ESH-TA-HUM-LEAH or Sleepy Eyes. A Sioux chief. WE have but little to say of this individual, whose name, when translated, signifies Sleepy eyes, and is expressive of the character of… Read More
POW-A-SHEEK a Fox Chief
POWASHEEK. A Fox Chief THE word Powasheek, in the Musquakee language, signifies “To dash the water off.” The individual who bears this name is a celebrated brave of the Musquakee… Read More
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Kishkalwa a Shawnee Chief. The head chief of the Shawnee nation
KlSH-KALLO-WA is nominally and legally the head chief of the Shawnee nation, but is too far advanced in life to take any active part in its affairs.
KISH-KE-KOSH a Fox Brave
KISH-KE-KOSH a Fox Brave AMONG the Fox braves who appeared at Washington in 1837, on the occasion to which we have already alluded, was Kishkekosh, or The man with one… Read More
Osceola, a Seminole Leader, son of a Creek chief who was killed in a 1808
Osceola, a Seminole Indian, was the son of a Creek chief who was killed in a 1808 battle with U.S. troops.
Men in Parisian society suits, 19th century.
Men in Parisian society suits, 1826. French empire period mens dress and fashion