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Author : Lalia Phipps Boone
Publisher : Caxton Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105118433882
Dictionary format gives location and brief history or background of thousands of geographic places in Idaho.
Author : Adam M. Sowards
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780295805078
Idaho’s Place is an anthology of the most current and original writing on Gem State history. From the state’s indigenous roots and early environmental battles to recent political and social events, these essays provide much-needed context for understanding Idaho’s important role in the development of the American West. Through a creative approach that combines explorations of concepts such as politics, gender, and race with the oral histories of Idaho residents - the very people who lived and made state history - this unique collection sheds new light on the state’s surprisingly contentious past. Readers, whether they are longtime residents or newcomers, tourists or seasonal dwellers, policy makers or historians, will be treated to a rich narrative in which the many threads of Idaho’s history entwine to produce a complete tapestry of this beautiful and complex Western state.
Author : Maxine Benson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X002533729
When it came to labeling cities, towns, counties, crossroads, mining camps, rivers, forests, peaks, and passes, Colorado place namers looked to an array of sources for ideas. Many simply memorialized themselves and their families—Florence, Howard, Lulu City, Dacono (Daisy, Cora, and Nora combined)—or more well-known honorees—Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Kit Carson, Montezuma, Ouray. Some paid homage to explorers, war heroes, politicians, railroad executives, plants, animals, or landforms. Still others went for the more unusual or creative—Boreas Pass bears the name of the Greek god of the North Wind; Egnar is range backwards; Kim was inspired by the Rudyard Kipling novel; Artesia was renamed Dinosaur in 1965 to capitalize on tourist traffic headed to nearby Dinosaur National Monument; Almont was named for a horse, Gulnare a cow. In 1001 Colorado Place Names, Maxine Benson scrutinizes the most popular, interesting , and unique place names in the state. She discusses how the chosen names originated and what changes they have undergone. Included are Colorado's 63 counties, 716 past and present settlements, and 56 "fourteeners" (peaks more than 14,000 feet in elevation) along with other places known for their historical, geographical, geological, or onomastic significance. Benson also provides pronunciation of unusual names, county locations, post office dates, population figures, and anecdotes galore. The result is a mosaic of information of Colorado history, ethnicity, families, events, politics, settlement patterns, and local lore. Combining previous place-name research and new findings, Benson takes us on a colorful, entertaining, and educational journey through cities and towns, across the plains, and over the mountains.
Author : William Bright
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 1555663338
Third edition includes new cities and counties. An indispensable guide.
Author : Geological Survey (U.S.). Branch of Geographic Names
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Idaho
ISBN : PSU:000007934551
Author : Sandy Nestor
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786493395
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.
Author : Joachim Fromhold
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780557438365
The most comprehensive listing of Indian Place-Names for the Northwest interior of North America to date. These were lands occupied by the Assiniboin, Beaver, Blackfoot, Chipewyan, Chippewa, Cree, Crow, Flathead, Inuit, Kutenai, Nez Perce, Okanaga, Sarcee, Sekani, Shoshone, Shuswap, Sioux, Slavey and Soto. Information on most of these aboriginal Nations are farely foundin print.
Author : Donald J. Orth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1120 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Alaska
ISBN : UOM:39015092889537
Each entry conforms to principles of U.S. Board on Geographic Names and lists location, brief history and meaning of name.
Author : William Bright
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0806135980
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 : J. N. Hook
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781497611863
Ever wonder what the most popular and unpopular baby names are? And how certain people and places got their names? Or are you just looking for guidance in choosing your child’s name? ALL THOSE WONDERFUL NAMES is an amusing exploration of names, familiar words, phrases, and the stories behind their origins. From the common to the confounding, this book has it all. Hear the true stories behind the naming of tropical storms, cars, fictitious characters, major league baseball teams, and more. Find out the real names of celebrities, such as Elton John, Cher, Rip Torn, Cary Grant, Liberace, and Conway Twitty. Discover counties, towns, and cities with strange names like Difficult, Tennessee; Jiggs, Nevada; Virgin, Utah; and Bosom, Wyoming. Learn unusual names for newborns—and perhaps the origin of your own surname as well.
Author : Henry Gannett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1902
Category : Names, Geographical
ISBN : UIUC:30112105068651
Author : Henry Gannett
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0806305444
Author : Richard Burl Sealock,Margaret M. Sealock,Margaret S. Powell
Publisher : Chicago : American Library Association
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015065561170
Author : Family Tree Editors
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-20
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781440311307
The one book every genealogist must have! Whether you're just getting started in genealogy or you're a research veteran, The Family Tree Sourcebook provides you with the information you need to trace your roots across the United States, including: • Research summaries, tips and techniques, with maps for every U.S. state • Detailed county-level data, essential for unlocking the wealth of records hidden in the county courthouse • Websites and contact information for libraries, archives, and genealogical and historical societies • Bibliographies for each state to help you further your research You'll love having this trove of information to guide you to the family history treasures in state and county repositories. It's all at your fingertips in an easy-to-use format–and it's from the trusted experts at Family Tree Magazine!
Author : United States Board on Geographic Names
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Names, Geographical
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111123803