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Author : Henry Gannett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1902
Category : Names, Geographical
ISBN : HARVARD:TZ1FSJ
Author : Henry Gannett
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0806305444
Author : Henry Gannett
Publisher : [Washington] Public Affairs Press [1947]
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015026994163
Gannett was an American geographer who is described as the "father of mapmaking in America." He was the chief geographer for the United States Geological Survey essentially from its founding until 1902. He served as geographer of the U.S. censuses of 1880, 1890, and 1900, as well as the Philippine, Cuban, and Puerto Rican censuses. During this time, he became interested in place names. He was motivated to publish this alphabetical compilation of the origins of approximately 10,000 place names because it embodies so much local and general history. Gannett's efforts to resolve difficulties caused by proliferation, duplication, and confusion of place names led to the establishment of the U.S. Board of Geographic Names in 1890. He served as the board's chairman until 1910. He was also a founding member and president of the National Geographic Society.
Author : Henry 1846-1914 Gannett
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1022883127
Why is there a town called 'Intercourse' in Pennsylvania? Who named 'Paint Rock' in Texas? This comprehensive guide offers fascinating insight into the origins of place names across the United States, tracing the linguistic, historical, and cultural roots of each. 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.
Author : Henry 1846-1914 Gannett
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1371084068
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Author : Henry Gannett
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1340957051
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Author : Henry Gannett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1902
Category : Names, Geographical
ISBN : UIUC:30112105068651
Author : Henry Gannett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Names, Geographical
ISBN : OCLC:427232723
Author : Henry Gannett
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9783849675103
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 : Henry Gannett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-22
Category : History
ISBN : 1334035857
Author : HENRY. GANNETT
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033274704
Author : George R. Stewart
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015009159701
In dictionary format, the origins of 12,000 American place-names are given with information on their location.
Author : Sandy Nestor
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 47,7 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 : John D. Bennett
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786490783
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 : Thomas J. Kinne
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783640858255
Seminar paper from the year 1982 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,0, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Amerikanistik / American Studies), course: Proseminar 'Einf hrung in die Lexikologie und Morphologie des amerikanischen Englisch', 7 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Place names, or toponyms, may represent the best-known specimens of the American variant of English. Like other "Americanisms," they may be the product of composition, derivation, or borrowing from another language. A glance at a map shows that they, too, have their regularities and patterns of regional distribution, and they are able to provide important clues to the history of the nation. For those who take an in-depth look, they tell stories about the origin of those who gave the names, their hopes and beliefs, and of persons they wanted to honor. The scope of this paper only permits the presentation of a sample of toponyms to illustrate some of the most influential processes of name formation, and it will be limited to names of settlements, even though similar processes were at work in naming natural topographical features and administrative units.