Encyclopedia Of Place Names In The United States

Author : Henry Gannett
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9783849675103

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Encyclopedia of Place Names in the United States by Henry Gannett Pdf

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.

Author : Warren Upham
Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society Press
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0873513967

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Minnesota Place Names by Warren Upham Pdf

Tells the stories behind more than 20,000 names of towns and cities, townships and counties, lakes and rivers, of the North Star state of Minnesota.

Author : Warren Upham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : Minnesota
ISBN : HARVARD:TZ189R

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Minnesota Geographic Names by Warren Upham Pdf

Author : Edward Callary
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780252090707

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Place Names of Illinois by Edward Callary Pdf

This extensive guide shows how the history and culture of Illinois are embedded in the names of its towns, cities, and other geographical features. Edward Callary unearths the origins of names of nearly three thousand Illinois communities and the circumstances surrounding their naming and renaming. Organized alphabetically, the entries are concise, engaging, and full of fascinating detail revealing the rich ethnic history of the state, the impact of industrialization and the coming of the railroads, and insight into local politics and personalities. Many entries also provide information on local pronunciation, the name’s etymology, and the community’s location, all set in historical and cultural context. A general introduction locates Illinois place names in the context of general patterns of place naming in the United States. An extremely useful reference for scholars of American history, geography, language, and culture, Place Names of Illinois also offers intriguing browsing material for the inquisitive reader and the curious traveler.

Author : William Bright
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0806135980

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Native American Placenames of the United States by William Bright Pdf

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.

Author : George R. Stewart
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015009159701

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American Place-names by George R. Stewart Pdf

In dictionary format, the origins of 12,000 American place-names are given with information on their location.

Author : John H. Goff
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780820331294

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Placenames of Georgia by John H. Goff Pdf

John Goff wrote for people of all reasonings--historians, linguists, anthropologists, geographers, cartographers, folklorists, and those ubiquitous intelligent readers. Comprising one of the most informative and appealing contributions to the study of toponymy, his short studies have never before been widely available. Placenames of Georgia brings together the sketches that appeared in the Georgia Mineral Newsletter and other longer articles so that all interested in Georgia and the Southeast can share Professor Goff's intimate knowledge of the history and geography of his state and region, his linguistic rigor, and his appreciation of the folklore surrounding many of Georgia's names.

Author : William Bright
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1998-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520920545

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1500 California Place Names by William Bright Pdf

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.

Author : Joseph W. Lewis Jr. M.D.
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781665503396

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Amazing Alabama: a Potpourri of Fascinating Facts, Tall Tales and Storied Stories by Joseph W. Lewis Jr. M.D. Pdf

Amazing Alabama: A Potpourri of Fascinating Facts, Tall Tales and Storied Stories chronicles a brief history of the state, famous personages associated with Alabama, a discussion of state firsts, unique occurrences, antiquated laws and other fascinating topics.

Author : John D. Bennett
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786490783

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Placenames of the Civil War by John D. Bennett Pdf

Despite the plethora of books about the Civil War, the origins of many of the placenames associated with the conflict remain a mystery. This gazetteer provides information on nearly 1600 sites, including not only locations of battles and skirmishes but also hospitals, prison camps, military academies, factories and navy yards, both North and South. Also listed are islands, rivers, creeks, fords, ferries and railroad stations, as well as many temporary fort and camp names. From Abbeville, Georgia, where Jefferson Davis stopped in May 1865 days before his capture near Irwinville, to Yorktown, Virginia, which was besieged by General George B. McClellan at the start of the Peninsula campaign, entries explain the origin of each placename and its wartime connections. An appendix listing town and city population figures from the 1860 census completes this informative supplement for Civil War scholars and enthusiasts.

Author : Janet Berry Hess
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-31
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781000367140

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Digital Mapping and Indigenous America by Janet Berry Hess Pdf

Employing anthropology, field research, and humanities methodologies as well as digital cartography, and foregrounding the voices of Indigenous scholars, this text examines digital projects currently underway, and includes alternative modes of "mapping" Native American, Alaskan Native, Indigenous Hawaiian and First Nations land. The work of both established and emerging scholars addressing a range of geographic regions and cultural issues is also represented. Issues addressed include the history of maps made by Native Americans; healing and reconciliation projects related to boarding schools; language and land reclamation; Western cartographic maps created in collaboration with Indigenous nations; and digital resources that combine maps with narrative, art, and film, along with chapters on archaeology, place naming, and the digital presence of elders. This text is of interest to scholars working in history, cultural studies, anthropology, Native American studies, and digital cartography.

Author : William Bright
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783111418780

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Linguistics in North America, 1 by William Bright Pdf

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Author : United States Board on Geographical Names
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Korean language
ISBN : STANFORD:36105120341818

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Guide to Geographical Names in Korea (Chōsen). by United States Board on Geographical Names Pdf

Author : David L. Durham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1676 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1884995144

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California's Geographic Names by David L. Durham Pdf

The definitive gazetteer of California. This book lists more than 50,000 geographical features including topographical features such as ridges, peaks, canyons and valleys; water features such as streams, lakes, waterfalls and springs; and cultural features such as cities, towns, crossroads and railroad sidings. Entries, divided into 11 multiple-county regions for ease of use, list general and specific locations for each feature as well as listing the United States government quadrangle map on which it appears. Many entries include information about who named the feature, when and why, as well as alternate or obsolete names. Each item of information is documented by citing the map, book or other source used. Approximately 11,000 cross references provide easy access to secondary names, as well as to key words in multiword English-language names. The work contains bibliographic information for each of the thousands of references cited and is completely indexed. This volume is useful to anyone interested in California history, geography or current events.

Author : Francis Paul Prucha
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0803287313

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Handbook for Research in American History by Francis Paul Prucha Pdf

When the Handbook for Research in American History was first published, reviewers called it "an excellent tool for historians of all interests and levels of experience . . . simple to use, and concisely worded" (Western Historical Quarterly) and "an excellent work that fulfills its title in being portable yet well-filled" (Reference Reviews). The Journal of American History added, "It is not easy to produce a reference work that is utilitarian and enriching and does not duplicate existing works. Professor Prucha has done the job very well." This second, revised edition takes account of the revolution that is occurring in bibliographic science as printed reference works extend to electronic databases, CD-ROMs, and online networks such as the Internet. Focusing on and expanding the major section of the original Handbook, it provides information on traditional printed works, describes new guides and updated versions of old ones, notes the availability of reference works and of some full-text sources in electronic form, and discusses the usefulness to researchers of different kinds of material and the forms in which they are available. Extensive cross-referencing and a detailed index that includes authors, subjects, and titles enhance the book's usefulness.