Indian Place Names In Alabama
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Louisiana Place Names Of Indian Origin
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Author : William A. Read
language : en
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Release Date : 2008-10-12
Louisiana Place Names Of Indian Origin written by William A. Read and has been published by University of Alabama Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-12 with History categories.
His writings spanned five decades and have been instrumental across a wide range of academic disciplines. Most importantly, Read devoted a good portion of his research to the meaning of place names in the southeastern United States—especially as they related to Indian word adoption by Europeans. This volume includes his three Louisiana articles combined: Louisiana: Louisiana Place-Names of Indian Origin (1927), More Indian Place-Names in Louisiana (1928), and Indian Words (1931). Joining Alabama's reprint of Indian Places Names in Alabama and Florida Place Names of Indian Origin and Seminole Personal Names, this volume completes the republication of the southern place name writings of William A. Read.
Indian Place Names In Alabama
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Author : William A. Read
language : en
Publisher: University Alabama Press
Release Date : 1984
Indian Place Names In Alabama written by William A. Read and has been published by University Alabama Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Foreign Language Study categories.
"What is the 'meaning' of names like "Coosa" and "Tallapoosa"? Who named the "Alabama" and "Tombigbee" and "Tennessee" rivers? How are "Cheaha" and "Conecuh" and "Talladega" pronounced? How did "Opelika" and "Tuscaloosa" get their names? Questions like these, which are asked by laymen as well as by historians, geographers, and students of the English language, can be answered only by study of the origins and history of the Indian names that dot the map of Alabama.--from the Foreword Originally published by Professor Read in 1937, this volume was revised, updated, and annotated in 1984 by James B. McMillan and remains the single best compedium on the topic.
Indian Place Names In Alabama
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Author : William A. Read
language : en
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Release Date : 1984-10-30
Indian Place Names In Alabama written by William A. Read and has been published by University of Alabama Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984-10-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This is a revised edition with a foreward, appendix, and index by James B. McMillan.
Place Names In Alabama
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Author : Virginia O. Foscue
language : en
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Release Date : 1989
Place Names In Alabama written by Virginia O. Foscue and has been published by University of Alabama Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with History categories.
Catalogs some 2700 Alabama communities, ranging from Abanda, in Chambers County, to Zip City, in Lauderdale County.
Florida Place Names Of Indian Origin And Seminole Personal Names
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Author : William Alexander Read
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1934
Florida Place Names Of Indian Origin And Seminole Personal Names written by William Alexander Read and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1934 with Indians of North America categories.
Indian Placenames In America
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Author : Sandy Nestor
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-05-07
Indian Placenames In America written by Sandy Nestor and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-07 with Social Science categories.
The American Indians have lost much of their land over the years, but their legacy is evident in the many places around the United States that have Indian names. Countless placenames have, however, been corrupted over time, and numerous placenames have similar spellings but different meanings. This reference work is a reprint in one combined volume of the two-volume set published by McFarland in 2003 and 2005. Volume One covers the name origins and histories of cities, towns and villages in the United States that have Indian names. It is arranged alphabetically by state, then alphabetically by city, town or village name. Additional data include population figures and county names. Probable Indian placenames with no certain origin also receive entries, and as much history as possible is provided about those locations. Volume Two covers more than 1400 rivers, lakes, mountains and other natural features in the United States with Indian names. It is arranged by state, and then alphabetically by natural feature. Counties are provided for most entries, with multiple counties listed for some entries where appropriate. In addition to name origins and meanings, geophysical data such as the heights of mountains and lengths of waterways are indicated.
Native American Place Names In Mississippi
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Author : Keith A. Baca
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2010-03-19
Native American Place Names In Mississippi written by Keith A. Baca and has been published by Univ. Press of Mississippi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-19 with Social Science categories.
Biloxi. Tunica. Pascagoula. Yazoo. Tishomingo. Yalobusha. Tallahatchie. Itta Bena. Yockanookany. Bogue Chitto. These and hundreds of other place names of Native American origin are scattered across the map of Mississippi. Described by writer Willie Morris as “the mysterious, lost euphonious litany,” such colorful names, which were given by the Choctaw, Chickasaw, and other tribes, contribute significantly to the state’s sense of place. Yet the general public is largely unaware of exact meanings and tribal roots. Native American Place Names in Mississippi is the first reference book devoted to a subject of interest to residents and visitors alike. From large rivers and towns to tiny creeks and rural communities, Keith A. Baca identifies the most probable meanings of many names with more than one recorded interpretation. He corrects misconceptions that have arisen over the years and translates numerous names for the first time. For the benefit of travelers, he provides the location of each named place. To bring attention to often inconspicuous and unmarked streams, he also indicates points where highways cross rivers and creeks with Native American appellations. Sidebars present Native American history, legends, and myths that surround these enigmatic and alluring designations.
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.
Encyclopedia Of Place Names In The United States
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Author : Henry Gannett
language : en
Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
Release Date : 2017-08-24
Encyclopedia Of Place Names In The United States written by Henry Gannett and has been published by Jazzybee Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-24 with Reference categories.
Place names in the United States are often taken from the European nation that first colonized the land. Many names that have been transferred from Britain, as is the case with Barnstable, Massachusetts and Danbury, Connecticut. Many others are of French origin, such as Detroit, Michigan, which was established along the banks of the river they called le détroit du lac Érié, meaning the strait of Lake Erie. Many in the former New Netherland colony are of Dutch origin, such as Harlem, Brooklyn and Rhode Island. Many place names are taken from the languages of native peoples. Specific (personal or animal) names and general words or phrases are used, sometimes translated and sometimes not. However complicated the tracing back of the place names was, this encyclopedia lists thousands and thousands of place names in the United States of America and provides valuable information as to the origin and the history of the name. A fantastic reference work for everyone interested in American history.
The Origin Of Certain Place Names In The United States
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Author : Henry Gannett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1902
The Origin Of Certain Place Names In The United States 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 1902 with Names, Geographical categories.