Sentences with phrase «for early settlers»

As the nation celebrates Independence Day, many Americans think about what it was like for the early settlers arriving on our shores for the first time.

The city took the name of Dr. Joseph Braden, whose nearby fort - like house was a refuge for early settlers during Seminole Indian attacks.

Historic Hahndorf and Hills half day tour PR02 — The journey en route to Hahndorf takes us through the quaint hill townships of Stirling and Crafers and on to Aldgate where the historic Pump Hotel was the first night's stop on the journey from Adelaide for the early settlers.

Both countries and the river are named for the early settlers to the area known as the Kongo people, and for the Kingdom of Kongo which controlled much of the area between about 1400 and 1914: The Republic of Congo Also known as Congo - Brazzerville or the Congo, The Republic of Congo was a former French colony which gained independence in 1960 and currently has a population of a little over four million.

Grenville's thorough research is apparent in the level of detail about everyday life in the new colony, detail that gives the reader a good idea of how life was for the early settlers.

That acted as inspiration for early settlers to North America.

«Through exploration of historical artifacts, images, and film, we gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for the earliest settlers of New Netherland.

Not exact matches

Early settlers often used hemp for rope, clothing, sailcloth, and oil applications.

All the persons mentioned above as friends of the Arabs and fighters for Arab rights were Zionist settlers, some early, some late, from Smilansky in 1890 to Buber in 1938.

Nature's storehouse of beta - carotene — a key phytonutrient known to enhance the immune system, the sweet potato provided key nutrition for Native Americans and early American settlers.

As a result, this area is unique and consists of rolling hills and valleys that the early settlers of Wisconsin recognized as having rich soil for grass and crops.

A wonderful food wine dedicated to Reuben Chapman, an early Paracombe settler known for his generosity and passionate love for the area.

This resulted in a unique geographical area of rolling hills and valleys that the early settlers of Wisconsin recognized as having rich soil for grass and crops.

Our early settlers used it to leaven pancakes and biscuits; today, we enjoy sourdough starter in treats as diverse as chocolate cake and pizza, where we value it for its rich, complex flavor as much as its ability to make things rise.

For over 6000 years, it's been the meeting place for everyone from the earliest First Nations people, through to the fur traders, hunters, settlers, and thousands of immigrants who've made their way to where the Red River and Assiniboine River meFor over 6000 years, it's been the meeting place for everyone from the earliest First Nations people, through to the fur traders, hunters, settlers, and thousands of immigrants who've made their way to where the Red River and Assiniboine River mefor everyone from the earliest First Nations people, through to the fur traders, hunters, settlers, and thousands of immigrants who've made their way to where the Red River and Assiniboine River meet.

«Those native Americans (the Tappans) and early Dutch settlers («zee» is Dutch for sea) are an important part of our heritage.»

The leaves of rooibos, translated from Afrikaans as «red bush,» are sipped in ruby - hued teas around the world but were previously sought by early settlers for their capacity to heal skin and reduce inflammation.

They argued it would be little different from early settlers who left Europe for North America with little hope of return.

The high frequency of the mutation for gaitedness in the early Icelandic horses indicates that the Icelandic settlers preferably bred gaited horses — apparently the comfortable gaits proved to be particularly suitable for long distance travel through rough terrain.

The University of Exeter study, funded in part by the European Research Council, also shows how important the huge wetlands and tropical forests of lowland South America were in providing food for early human settlers in South America.

Sweet potatoes, once the major source of nourishment for Native Americans and early settlers, are rich in potassium, calcium and vitamins A and C. They're plentiful, inexpensive and versatile.

When early settlers introduced European currant into North America, in the late 1700's, they realized that native Americans have been harvesting a local variety of currant from the wild for centuries, to use the berries in medicines and dyes.

While collecting information for his work «Gatherings of a naturalist in Australasia,» G. Bennet marveled at the use of emu oil by Aborigines and early white settlers to heal wounds, reduce pain and relieve muscular disorders with great success.

This rapacious development of pristine areas of Hawaii is a particularly cruel situation for the residents who are of native Hawaiian descent — because the original missionary families and other early Caucasian settlers basically stole or cheated them out of their land.

Their negotiations are rigorously practical, but it's from this moment that the film starts to feel less like a crafty exercise in moderation than an early chapter of Survivalism for Dummies, or a particularly morose round of Settlers of Catan.

Consider, for example, starting a unit by showing students an image of two people or groups of people whose differences and known disagreements are likely to trigger historical or cultural assumptions (such as Native Americans and early Great Plains settlers, British and German soldiers from World War I, or police officers near a picket line of striking workers).

Newtown Square was the name used for the townstead with the majority of early settlers being Welshman.

Whether you're following in the tradition of South Dakota's early settlers and putting down stakes for the first time or you're a resident who's interested in a change of address, take a look at the CreditDonkey team's picks for the best places to live.

Did You Know: In the late 1800s, early settlers found that the soil around Portage was ideal for growing celery, earning it the nickname «Celery City.»

Perfect for controlling the rodent population and warning early settlers of encroaching humans or wildlife, the Aussie soon proved an invaluable housemate.

Corgis have been in Wales for more than 3,000 years, migrating to the British Isles with early Celtic settlers from Europe.

On Fraser, our bush provided foods and medicine for both the Butchulla and early European settlers.

The early settlers, led by Jacques Cartier who claimed it for France in 1535, decided therefore that the 30 mile long island, the largest in an archpelago of over 70 islands, was as good a place to stop as any.

The term «free state» dates back to South Africa's early history when, for almost 150 years, the white settlers, who lived between the Vaal and Orange rivers in an area they called the Orange Free State, were independent of British rule.

Best known as a refuge for Christianity before it was widely accepted, Cappadocia became home to early believers as they fled Roman persecution in the 4th century A.D. Over the next 600 years, these holy settlers would create the region's most notable landmarks, carving out their homes and churches into soft canyon walls to make so - called «fairy chimneys» while building unimaginably complex beehives of humanity.

Auto - tour Cades Cove for a step back in time, the 11 - mile loop follows many of the curves and courses early settlers forged.

The dramas of the early settlers are retold, and the rich First Nation's history comes alive for us as we learn from our accomplished tour leader.

Explore the Old City's brick - lined streets, tour a historic church, walk along the beautiful bayfront, learn about early Spanish and English settlers, see historic buildings which lured northerners for winter vacations a century ago.

Cunnamulla Cottage Accommodation — originally an early settler's cottage, has now opened its doors for visitor accommodation.

Named for an early Dutch settler and former pirate, Jost Van Dyke runs deep with rugged scenery and colorful folklore.

From studies of the early Dutch colonial settlers to reports on contemporary art - market caprices, this new field of cultural history proves that our American taste for Dutch art stretches further back than Donna Tartt's trendy Pulitzer - winner or the cultural ubiquity of The Girl with the Pearl Earring.

Early settlers brought the tradition to America, where it evolved from its religious and scientific roots to become a thriving, creative industry and a means for self - expression.

But a new study suggests people were leaving their mark much earlier: Settlers in Madagascar set forests ablaze 1,000 years ago to make room for cattle pastures.

Rome, Georgia has developed on seven hills with the rivers running between them, a feature that inspired the early European - American settlers to name it for Rome, the capital of Italy.

Originally called «Muck - Suck» (Big Foot) for a Potawatomi chief, the city was later named Geneva after the town of Geneva, New York, located on Seneca Lake, to which early settler John Brink saw a resemblance.

The city was named for the place of origin of many of the early settlers, Danbury, Essex, England, and is nicknamed the Hat City because of its prominent history in the hat industry.

The city has developed on seven hills with the rivers running between them, a feature that inspired the early European - American settlers to name it for Rome, the longtime capital of Italy.

The interiors of early Capes were modest and practical, and home décor was minimal since settlers had little time or money for embellishment.