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Author : Hamill Kenny
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Gazetteers
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035078844
Author : Sandy Nestor
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 41,7 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 : William Bright
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 55,7 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 : James B. McMillan,Michael B Montgomery
Publisher : University Alabama Press
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-11
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780817359362
A collection of the total range of scholarly and popular writing on English as spoken from Maryland to Texas and from Kentucky to Florida The only book-length bibliography on the speech of the American South, this volume focuses on the pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, naming practices, word play, and other aspects of language that have interested researchers and writers for two centuries. Compiled here are the works of linguists, historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and educators, as well as popular commentators. With over 3,800 entries, this invaluable resource is a testament to the significance of Southern speech, long recognized as a distinguishing feature of the South, and the abiding interest of Southerners in their speech as a mark of their identity. The entries encompass Southern dialects in all their distinctive varieties—from Appalachian to African American, and sea islander to urbanite.
Author : David Lillard
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 081172672X
This concise, alphabetical, backpack-friendly guide explains the origins of some 1100 place names hikers come across as they make their way along the Appalachian Trail. Filled with fascinating facts, surprising stories, and colourful trivia, it also offers insight into the AT's long and legendary history, as well as the history of the wilderness preservation movement, and of the country itself.
Author : Jack Shaum
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625855442
In the golden age of the steamer, the rich bounty of the Eastern Shore was transported down the Chester River and across the Chesapeake Bay to the port of Baltimore. For over one hundred years, vessels like the Maryland, the Chester and the B.S. Ford traversed these winding waters laden with fruit, grains, crabs and oysters. For a dollar, passengers could enjoy the novelty of a ride and the slow panorama of the shoreline. Through freeze and fog, skilled captains plied the waterways until the last of the steamers--the Bay Belle--made its final passage in the 1950s. Author and historian Jack Shaum journeys back to the bygone days of the Chester River's steamboats.
Author : Hamill Kenny
Publisher : Baltimore : Waverly Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Indians of North America
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035414023
Author : Family Tree Editors
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 45,8 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 : Earl Arnett,Robert J. Brugger,Edward C. Papenfuse
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1999-05-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0801859808
"An updated version of a guide to (Maryland) . . . prepared by the Works Progress Administration . . . (last updated in 1976). Detailed historical information accompanies driving and walking tours throughout the state".--"Baltimore Magazine". 192 illustrations, including archival and new photos.
Author : William Hand Browne,Louis Henry Dielman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Maryland
ISBN : UCAL:B3609558
Includes the proceedings of the Society.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556034569905
Author : Norman D Stevens
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317939238
Postcards, individually and collectively, contain a great deal of information that can be of real value to students and researchers. Postcards in the Library gives compelling reasons why libraries should take a far more active and serious interest in establishing and maintaining postcard collections and in encouraging the use of these collections. It explains the nature and accessibility of existing postcard collections; techniques for acquiring, arranging, preserving, and handling collections; and ways to make researchers and patrons aware of these collections. Postcards in the Library asserts that, in most cases, existing postcard collections are a vastly underutilized scholarly resource. Editor Norman D. Stevens urges librarians to help change this since postcards, as items for mass consumption and often with no apparent conscious literary or social purpose, are a true reflection of the society in which they were produced. Stevens claims that messages written on postcards may also reveal a great deal about individual and/or societal attitudes and ideas. Chapters in Postcards in the Library are written by librarians who manage postcard collections, postcard collectors, and researchers. Some of the authors have undertaken major research projects that demonstrate the ways in which postcards can be used in research, and that have begun to establish a standard methodology for the analysis of postcards. They write about: major postcard collections, including the Institute of Deltiology and the Curt Teich Postcard Archives the use of postcards for scholarly research postcard conservation and preservation, arrangement and organization, and importance and value Postcards in the Library describes the postcard collections in a variety of libraries of different kinds and sizes and indicates very real ways in which the effective use of postcard collections can result in and contribute to substantive, scholarly publications. It also offers advice and suggestions on the myriad issues that libraries face in handling these ephemeral fragments of popular culture. Special collections librarians, postcard collectors, postcard dealers, and historical societies will find the information in Postcards in the Library refreshing and practical. Libraries with established postcard collections or those thinking about developing postcard collections will use it as a valuable planning tool and start-to-finish guide.
Author : Hamill Kenny
Publisher : Baltimore : Waverly Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Indians of North America
ISBN : IND:39000005922799
Author : Patricia Joan O. Horsey,R. Jerry Keiser
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-31
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439613061
Kent County, Maryland, has retained its serene beauty and tradition despite the passage of time. Situated on a peninsula where the Chester and Sassafras Rivers meander into the Chesapeake Bay, Kent County boasts 209 miles of scenic shoreline. The rich history of the waterfront towns features the 1782 founding of Washington College, the only college named for George Washington with his express consent. Chestertown, the county seat, is home to Emmanuel Church, where the name of the Protestant Episcopal denomination was proposed and adopted in 1780. Tolchester Beach’s many amusement rides will be remembered by generations of tourists and Kent County residents.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Genealogy
ISBN : UCR:31210024828327