Place Names Of The Province Of
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Place Names Of The Province Of Nova Scotia
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Author : Thomas J. Brown
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1922
Place Names Of The Province Of Nova Scotia written by Thomas J. Brown and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1922 with Names, Geographical categories.
Place Names Of Ontario
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Author : Alan Rayburn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Place Names Of Ontario written by Alan Rayburn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with History categories.
Place Names Can Provide Valuable Insight Into a variety of fascinating aspects of geography, history, languages, cultures, and customs of a particular region. Ontario, with its extensive overlay of place names with connections to the British Isles, differs markedly in place-name characteristics from Canada's other regions, especially those which have been historically imprinted with the French language and culture. In this, the first wide-ranging review of Ontario's physical and cultural place names, Alan Rayburn has selected 2,285 from the province's 57,000 official toponyms including all 815 municipalities, as well as unincorporated places with populations exceeding 75, and a large selection of the more prominent lakes, rivers, islands, points, hills, mountains, and highways. Rayburn sets the record straight on the origin of many names including that of Toronto, which does not mean 'place of meeting, ' but reflects the transfer of the Mohawk description of fish weirs in The Narrows between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. He points out that Kitchener would still be Berlin but for the First World War, and Fort William and Port Arthur might have become Lakehead in 1970 if the ballot had not been rigged in favour of Thunder Bay. Rayburn also deals with an impressive array of names of Aboriginal origin including Niagara, Muskoka, Penetanguishene, Temagami, Nipigon, Oshawa, and Wawa. He explains that Batawa does not fall into this category: it would be a case of 'putting the shoe on the wrong foot' as Rayburn expresses it. Diplomatically he reveals the correct origin of Bastard Township. An informative and entertaining overview of the mosaic of Ontario's toponymy, Place Names ofOntario will rank among the finest of North American place name studies and will appeal to academic and general readers alike.
The Origin And Meaning Of Place Names In Canada
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Author : George Henry Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-08-16
The Origin And Meaning Of Place Names In Canada written by George Henry Armstrong and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-16 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada" by George Henry Armstrong. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Place Names Of Atlantic Canada
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Author : William Baillie Hamilton
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 1996-01-01
Place Names Of Atlantic Canada written by William Baillie Hamilton and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-01-01 with Science categories.
"Atlantic Canada" covers the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
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.
British Columbia Place Names
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Author : G.P. (Philip) V. Akrigg
language : en
Publisher: UBC Press
Release Date : 2011-11-01
British Columbia Place Names written by G.P. (Philip) V. Akrigg and has been published by UBC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-01 with Science categories.
Elephant Crossing. Houdini Needles. Miniskirt, Tickletoeteaser Tower, and Why Not Mountain. These are just some of the many names of places, rivers, mountains, and lakes that you will come across in the newest edition of British Columbia Place Names. This classic which, in its various editions, has sold over 29,000 copies, covers about 2,500 geographical features, cities, towns, and smaller communities in the province. The book abounds with fascinating historical facts, stories, and remarkable characters involved with the names of towns, cities, rivers, lakes, mountains, and islands. The selection was determined by the geographical importance of the feature as well as story of the naming. In the introduction the authors deal with the stages by which B.C. acquired its place names, the history of research into those names, and the categories into which they fall. The latter range from the honorific and commemorative to the comic and disrespectful. Aboriginal names receive particular attention. The location of each place is clearly indicated and the text is accompanied by detailed maps. Brief biographical accounts of persons with places named after them as well as an abundance of anecdotes make this a fascinating book for browsers and an invaluable resource for historians.
The Macmillan Book Of Canadian Place Names
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Author : William B. Hamilton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
The Macmillan Book Of Canadian Place Names written by William B. Hamilton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with History categories.
History Of Place Names In China
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Author : Zhi Dao
language : en
Publisher: DeepLogic
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History Of Place Names In China written by Zhi Dao and has been published by DeepLogic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with History categories.
The book provides highlights on the key concepts and trends of evolution in History of Place Names in China, as one of the series of books of “China Classified Histories”.
What S In A Name
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Author : Edmund Thomas Pete Russell
language : en
Publisher: Calgary : Fifth House Publishers
Release Date : 1997
What S In A Name written by Edmund Thomas Pete Russell and has been published by Calgary : Fifth House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Names, Geographical categories.
Local histories have long been a great passion on the prairies. There is tremendous pride in our communities, and prairie people have made extraordinary efforts to record the origins and history of their respective home towns. The best-selling What's in a Name has been an important part of these efforts. E.T. Russell was fascinated by Saskatchewan place names. And why not? The province has some of the most unusual names in the world. Where else can people claim to hail from Buzzard, Eyebrow, Smoking Tent, Leakville, or Plato? And what about Cadillac, Livelong, and Mozart? What's in a Name captures the facts and flavour of Saskatchewan history and puts them at your fingertips. Over 1,800 place names are arranged alphabetically, making each entry easy to find and enjoy. There is no end to the entertainment to be derived from browsing through this wonderful collection of colourful stories and anecdotes.
The Concise Dictionary Of World Place Names
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Author : John Everett-Heath
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017-12-07
The Concise Dictionary Of World Place Names written by John Everett-Heath and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-07 with Reference categories.
Every populated place, however small, has a name, and every name is chosen for a reason. This fascinating dictionary gives the history, meanings, and origin of an enormous range of country, region, island, city, and town names from across the world, as well as the name in the local language. It also includes key historical facts associated with many place names. Place-names are continually changing. New names are adopted for many different reasons such as invasion, revolution, and decolonization. This dictionary includes selected former names, and, where appropriate, some historical detail to explain the transition. The names of places often offer a real insight into the places themselves, revealing religious and cultural traditions, the migration of peoples, the ebb and flow of armies, the presence of explorers, local languages, industrial developments and topography. Superstition and legend can also play a part. All this fascinating detail is included in the Concise Dictionary of World Place Names. In addition to the entries themselves, the dictionary includes two appendices: a glossary of foreign word elements which appear in place names and their meanings, and a list of personalities and leaders from all over the world who have influenced the naming of places. Containing over 10,000 names, from Aachen to Zyrardów, this is a unique and fascinating guide for geographers, travellers, and all with an interest in current world affairs.