Word: trobigzanda
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Dates: during 1976-1976
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...drew a map of the area and sent it to the Prince. Charles was exceedingly pleased. He crossed off all the unpronouncable Indian names like Trobigzanda and replaced them with good Stuart ones like Anne. The river, in a characteristic breach of modesty, he names for himself: the Charles Riber. Like Champlain, Captain Smith represented the river as a broad high-way to the Pacific. But only for three leagues; he had never been beyond that so he left it blank and hoped no one would notice...
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