American Place Names Of Long Ago

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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.

Given by Eugene Edge III.

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.

A Place Called Peculiar

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Author : Frank K. Gallant
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-12-27

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 2012-12-27 with Travel categories.

From Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, to Intercourse, Pennsylvania, and Bug Tussle, Alabama, this pop-culture history offers a well-written and highly entertaining survey of America's most unusual place-names and their often-humorous origins.

American Place Names

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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.

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.

Native American Place Names Of Massachusetts

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Author : R. A. Douglas-Lithgow
language : en
Publisher: Applewood Books
Release Date : 2001

Native American Place Names Of Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts cities, towns, rivers, streams, lakes, and other locales. The current state of Massachusetts retains the name of the once inhabiting tribe, although its people were decimated by illness and disorganized by warfare around 1617. Massachusetts is a word meaning ""a hill in the form of an arrow-head.""

Peculiar Uncertain And Two Egg

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Author : Don Blevins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-06-01

Peculiar Uncertain And Two Egg written by Don Blevins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-06-01 with categories.

This fascinating book, the result of many years of research, is a collection of more than 3,000 odd town names and their origins. If you start looking, you will find that America is filled with towns with fascinating monikers. For instance, there is a small town called Two Egg in the Florida panhandle, which received its name from the time a store opened there and the first customer walked in and asked for "two eggs." The list goes on and on, including stories of such intriguing places as Peculiar, Uncertain, Embarrass, Baby Head, Coupon, Gnaw Bone, Goose Egg, Total Wreck, and Welfare. How charming to know that just a few miles from the Interstate lies a tiny hamlet by the name of Hot Coffee or Pancake. Maps.

Interesting Place Names And History Of America

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Author : Emily Stehr
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-05-16

Interesting Place Names And History Of America written by Emily Stehr and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-16 with categories.

Interesting Place Names and History of America available on Amazon and Scribd! 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! Available on Amazon as paperback for fee and FOR FREE IN ITS ENTIRETY at Scribd.com!

Indian Villages And Place Names In Pennsylvania

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Author : George P. Donehoo
language : en
Publisher: Sunbury Press, Incorporated
Release Date : 2014-10-22

Indian Villages And Place Names In Pennsylvania written by George P. Donehoo and has been published by Sunbury Press, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-22 with categories.

Originally published in 1928 by The Telegraph Press as "A History of the Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania with Numerous Historical Notes and References." This book, Dr. George P. Donehoo's "Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania," was written and published in the early 20th century. That was a time when Americans were just beginning to become enthusiastic fans of much that was, or seemed to be, related to Native Americans. That was a time when Americans romanticized about the people who lived here before the Europeans and others arrived. During the time that Dr. Donehoo was creating this informative book, Americans couldn't get enough of the popularized images of Indians. Books, paintings, songs and movies delivered exciting images of Native American life. "Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania" is a valuable reference book for anyone, student or other, who wants to learn more about the land's inhabitants before it ever became "Penn's Woods." Although first published in 1928, it was reprinted in 1977. Now it is being reprinted again. The need for this reprint comes from Dr. Donehoo's translations of the hundreds of Native American names that appear across the commonwealth. We must accept a sorry fact: Pennsylvania's Native American population is almost totally gone from the commonwealth. In addition, the main things that they left behind might be their countless arrowheads and their hundreds of Native American place names. While not all citizens of the Keystone State are interested in our state's Indian heritage, all should be aware of it. The author, Dr. George P. Donehoo, was a scholar who studied many aspects of Native American culture. At the time that he was studying and writing, there had been very little archaeology to support his work; yet Dr. Donehoo was able to explain much about the Native Americans' several languages, their sweeping historical events and the many important historical sources on which he based his information. Above all, "Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania" explains the meanings of hundreds of Indian names-from Achsinning (Standing Stone) to Zinachson (Demon's Den) that still appear throughout our commonwealth. Although most Native Americans and their culture have vanished from Pennsylvania, their colorful place names are a permanent reminder of their once-vibrant presence. Because Dr. George P. Donehoo was so diligent and conscientious in his work, this book explains those fascinating names. For the many readers who do appreciate our Native American heritage, this book will continue to be a welcome addition to their libraries. The reader will soon realize why "Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania" is a marvelous reference work.

American Names

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Author : Henry Gannett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979

American Names written by Henry Gannett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Names, Geographical categories.