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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.
Indian Placenames In America Cities Towns And Villages
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Author : Sandy Nestor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Indian Placenames In America Cities Towns And Villages written by Sandy Nestor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
Arranged by state, provides information on name origins and histories of cities, towns, and villages in the U.S. that have Indian names. Includes population figures and county names.
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.
Indian Place Names Of New England
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Author : John Charles 1899- Huden
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-22
Indian Place Names Of New England written by John Charles 1899- Huden 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.
This invaluable resource provides a detailed guide to the Indian place names of New England, alongside their meanings and significance. Edited by Charles Huden and published by the Museum of the American Indian, this book sheds light on the cultural heritage of the region's indigenous peoples. 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.
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."
Native American Place Names Of Indiana
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Author : Michael McCafferty
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 2008-04-02
Native American Place Names Of Indiana written by Michael McCafferty and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-02 with History categories.
A linguistic history of Native American place-names in Indiana In tracing the roots of Indiana place names, Michael McCafferty focuses on those created and used by local Native Americans. Drawing from exciting new sources that include three Illinois dictionaries from the eighteenth century, the author documents the language used to describe landmarks essential to fur traders in Les Pays d’en Haut and settlers of the Old Northwest territory. Impeccably researched, this study details who created each name, as well as when, where, how and why they were used. The result is a detailed linguistic history of lakes, streams, cities, counties, and other Indiana names. Each entry includes native language forms, translations, and pronunciation guides, offering fresh historical insight into the state of Indiana.
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.
Handbook Of Indian Place Names In America Population 2 500 Or More
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Author : James Lawson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970
Handbook Of Indian Place Names In America Population 2 500 Or More written by James Lawson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Indian names categories.
A History Of The Indian Villages And Place Names In Pennsylvania
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Author : George P. Donehoo
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2019-01-13
A History Of The Indian Villages And Place Names In Pennsylvania written by George P. Donehoo and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-13 with History categories.
No state in the entire Nation is richer in Indian names, or in fact, in Indian history than Pennsylvania. These Indian names of Pennsylvania are full of music, but, of far greater importance, they are full of history. A History of the Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania, which was first published in 1928, is the only major book of the 20th century that traces Pennsylvania’s Indian place and names for their correct form, origin and history. Its pages are filled with the most incredible collection of information ever assembled on the Indian villages of Pennsylvania and their Indian place names and is an Indian history scholar’s delight. In preparing his book, Dr. Donehoo researched every available source of printed material about Indian place names in Pennsylvania. He also walked nearly every Indian trail, from the Delaware to the Ohio, using early trader’s journals and maps as his guide, to seek out the places the Indians lived. Each Indian name comes complete with historical notes by the author. The book includes a list of all the sources used to authenticate each Indian place name. An excellent bibliography follows at the conclusion of the work along with appendixes listing: the Indian villages of New York destroyed by General Sullivan’s army in 1779, prehistoric works in Pennsylvania by county, and an alphabetical listing of all Indian named places in each county.
Understanding Indian Place Names In Southern New England
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Author : Frank Waabu O'Brien
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-09-15
Understanding Indian Place Names In Southern New England written by Frank Waabu O'Brien and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-15 with History categories.
In New England, American Indian people have left their ancient footprints in many of the current names for mountains, rivers, lakes, animals, fish, cities, towns, and byways. The first English settlers, who put most of the American Indian words on the map, borrowed names from local tribes. In the process, they often misheard, mispronounced, or misreported what they heard - that is how the place Wequapaugset was given as Boxet or how Musquompskut became Swampscott. In many cases the Indian terms have changed so much over time that linguists are unable to recognize the original spelling and meaning. Others have tried their hand at translations, and have come up with fanciful interpretations that are incorrect, but that have stood the test of time. On the East Coast, the Native cultures and their Algonquian tongues had long faded before most scholarly studies began, so a great many translations of place names often represent a scholar's best guess. In this landmark volume, Dr. Frank Waabu O'Brien of the Aquidneck Indian Council, provides the first indigenous method and process for interpreting regional American Indian place names. Included is a dictionary of the most common misspellings, along with numerous examples of the Indian place names for Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Based on years of research, Understanding Indian Place Names is a landmark publication.