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By this time, Nicolet had his doubts about meeting Chinese at Green Bay. As, however, he had brought with him "a grand robe of China damask, all strewn with flowers, and birds of many colors," such as Chinese mandarins are supposed to wear, he put it on; and when he landed on the shore of Fox River, where is now the city of Green Bay, strode forward into the group of waiting, skin-clad savages, discharging the pistols which he held in either hand. Women and children fled in terror to the wigwams; and the warriors fell down and worshiped this Manitou (or spirit) who carried with him thunder and lightning.

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Stories of the Badger State
By Reuben Gold Thwaites
Published in 1900
Available from gutenberg.org

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Tuesday 30 May 2023

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Indigenous, Place:America, Wisconsin

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• Places / America / United States / Wisconsin

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