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Author : George R. Stewart
language : en
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1970
American Place Names written by George R. Stewart and has been published by New York : Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In dictionary format, the origins of 12,000 American place-names are given with information on their location.
American Place Names Of Long Ago
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Author : Gilbert S. Bahn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
American Place Names Of Long Ago written by Gilbert S. Bahn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
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A Place Called Peculiar
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Author : Frank K. Gallant
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-02-16
A Place Called Peculiar written by Frank K. Gallant and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-16 with History categories.
From Bug Tussle, Alabama, to Donnybrook, New York, this pop-culture history offers a highly entertaining survey of America's most unusual place-names and their often-humorous origins. The author traveled the country, recording the best stories and legends he encountered. The only nationwide survey of its kind, it's a great browsing book with a state-by-state format for easy reference
American Place Names
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Author : Alfred Hubbard Holt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
American Place Names written by Alfred Hubbard Holt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Native American Place Names Of Maine New Hampshire Vermont
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Author : R. A. Douglas-Lithgow
language : en
Publisher: Applewood Books
Release Date : 2001
Native American Place Names Of Maine New Hampshire Vermont written by R. A. Douglas-Lithgow and has been published by Applewood Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
This dictionary of Native American places was originally published in 1909. Alphabetically arranged by Native American name, this reference work gives insight into the Native origins of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont cities, towns, rivers, streams, lakes, and other locales. The Abanki confederacy of tribes of northern New England gets their name from the word Wabunaki meaning "land or country of the east" or "morning land."
American Names A Guide To The Origin Of Place Names In The United States
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Author : Henry 1846-1914 Gannett
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-22
American Names A Guide To The Origin Of Place Names In The United States written by Henry 1846-1914 Gannett and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-22 with categories.
Why is there a town called 'Intercourse' in Pennsylvania? Who named 'Paint Rock' in Texas? This comprehensive guide offers fascinating insight into the origins of place names across the United States, tracing the linguistic, historical, and cultural roots of each. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Interesting Place Names And History Of America
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Author : Emily Stehr
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-09-05
Interesting Place Names And History Of America written by Emily Stehr and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-05 with categories.
Interesting Place Names and History of America Toad Suck, Arkansas? Treasure Island, Florida? Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaug Lake, Massachusetts? Satan Pass, New Mexico? Bad Wound, South Dakota? Gun Barrel City, Texas?Walla Walla, Washington? If you are wondering where these names came from, this is the book for you! Other interesting place names included, plus interesting history of America!
Native American Placenames Of The United States
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Author : William Bright
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2004
Native American Placenames Of The United States written by William Bright and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
This volume combines historical research and linguistic fieldwork with native speakers from across the United States to present the first comprehensive, up-to-date, scholarly dictionary of American placenames derived from native languages." "Linguist William Bright assembled a team of twelve editorial consultants - experts in Native American languages - and many other native contributors to prepare this lexicon of eleven thousand placenames along with their etymologies. New data from leading scholars make this volume an invaluable reference for students of American Indian culture, folklore, and local histories. Bright's introduction explains his methodology and the contents of each entry. This comprehensive, alphabetical lexicon preserves native language as it details the history and culture found in American indian placenames.
American Place Names
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Author : George Rippey Stewart
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
American Place Names written by George Rippey Stewart and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with categories.
Native American Place Names Of Connecticut
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Author : R. A. Douglas-Lithgow
language : en
Publisher: Applewood Books
Release Date : 2001
Native American Place Names Of Connecticut written by R. A. Douglas-Lithgow and has been published by Applewood Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
This dictionary of Native American places was originally published in 1909. Alphabetically arranged by Native American name, this reference work gives insight into the Native origins of Connecticut cities, towns, rivers, streams, lakes, and other locales. The Pequots and Mohegans formed the majority of Connecticut Natives, occupying the territory from Narraganset to the Hudson River, along the Connecticut shore, and including Long Island. The Mystic River gets its name from Mistick meaning ""great tidal river.""