Tahoe Place Names
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Tahoe Place Names
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Author : Barbara Lekisch
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Tahoe Place Names written by Barbara Lekisch and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with History categories.
Contains old names, Washoe Indian names, and the diary of Charles Preuss from January and February 1844. (Fremont's second expedition to the Far West). Fremont and Preuss were the first white men to see Lake Tahoe -- on February 14, 1844. With photos of portions of seven early maps.
Sierra Nevada Place Names
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Author : Peter Browning
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Sierra Nevada Place Names written by Peter Browning and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
This is the third edition of the book Place Names of the Sierra Nevada, first published in 1986. In this book are the place names of the Sierra Nevada from the Lake Tahoe basin south to Walker Pass. Not included are place names within Yosemite National Park, with the exception of the names for the features on the park's boundary with the adjacent national forest. All other Yosemite names are in the book Yosemite Place Names. The origin of the names within the Lake Tahoe Basin are in the book Tahoe Place Names. Both those books are also published by Great West Books. Altitudes of most peaks and lakes are given, and the name of the topographical map and the feature's location on that map are also provided. The names of the current 7.5' maps are referenced to their positions on the former 15' map series. There is an extensive bibliography. New in this edition are two indexes: one is of those who named features, and the other of those whose names appear in the text of various entries
California Place Names
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Author : Erwin G. Gudde
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1998
California Place Names written by Erwin G. Gudde and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
This anniversary edition concentrates on the origins of the names currently used for the cities, towns, settlements, mountains, and streams of California, with engrossing accounts of the history of their usage. The dictionary includes a glossary and a bibliography.
1500 California Place Names
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Author : William Bright
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1998-11-30
1500 California Place Names written by William Bright and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-11-30 with History categories.
This handbook focuses on two sorts of names: those that are well-known as destinations or as geographical features of the state, and those that demand attention because of their problematic origins, whether Spanish, such as Bodega and Chamisal, or Native American, like Aguanga and Siskiyou. Map.
1500 California Place Names
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Author : William Bright
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1998-11-30
1500 California Place Names written by William Bright and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-11-30 with History categories.
This is the new "pocket" version of the classic California Place Names, first published by California in 1949. Erwin G. Gudde's monumental work, which went through several editions during its author's lifetime, has now been released in an expanded and updated edition by William Bright. The abridged version, originally called 1000 California Place Names, has grown to a dynamic 1500 California Place Names in Bright's hands. Those who have used and enjoyed 1000 California Place Names through the decades will be glad to know that 1500 California Place Names is not only bigger but better. This handbook focuses on two sorts of names: those that are well-known as destinations or geographical features of the state, such as La Jolla, Tahoe, and Alcatraz, and those that demand attention because of their problematic origins, whether Spanish like Bodega and Chamisal or Native American like Aguanga and Siskiyou. Names of the major Indian tribes of California are included, since some of them have been directly adapted as place names and others have been the source of a variety of names. Bright incorporates his own recent research and that of other linguists and local historians, giving us a much deeper appreciation of the tangled ancestry many California names embody. Featuring phonetic pronunciations for all the Golden State's tongue-twisting names, this is in effect a brand new book, indispensable to California residents and visitors alike.
California Place Names
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Author : Erwin Gustav Gudde
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1949
California Place Names written by Erwin Gustav Gudde and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1949 with California categories.
Collection contains a card file of the research notes about place names and bibliography for the publication "California Place Names: A Geographical Dictionary" that was published by the University of California Press. The card file contains more extensive notes than are included in the published version.
Spanish And Indian Place Names Of California
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Author : Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-05-29
Spanish And Indian Place Names Of California written by Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-29 with History categories.
The author of this book believes that every placename contains its unique history and romantics. By viewing toponyms as footprints of the distant epochs, Nellie Sanchez collects the names of the Spanish and Indian origin in the areas around San-Francisco and Los-Angeles and provides a fascinating historical insight into their roots. For example, a reader learns that a Mercy River obtained its name, as it was the first river met by thirsty men who had traveled over 40 miles over a dry valley.
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.
Nevada Place Names
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Author : Rufus Wood Leigh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1964
Nevada Place Names written by Rufus Wood Leigh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with Names, Geographical categories.
Place Names In California
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Place Names In California written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with California categories.