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Author : John W. Van Cott
Publisher : University of Utah Press
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : History
ISBN : 0874803454
Utah toponyms, or place names. Where are they? What istheir history? Their importance? Over thousand toponyms are listed alphabetically, marking the passagesof peoples and cultures from earliest times.
Author : Sandy Nestor
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 47,9 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 : Steve Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Canyons
ISBN : 0988420074
Utah's Canyon Country Place Names documents more than 4,000 place name derivations and place name changes over time. It also includes stories and early descriptions about those places, often told by the first explorers or the early pioneers who settled there. Details are provided about hundreds of historic roads, trails, railroads, and highways, as well as major cowboy line camps, towns that have disappeared, and water sources used by the early settlers. Today, we use those names, often without a thought about the stories they tell and the history they document. Taken in aggregate, the information in these two volumes literally tells the story of the exploration and settlement of southern Utah. The book is designed not only for the serious historian, but for all those interested in knowing about the land: canyoneers, hikers, river runners, rock climbers, photographers, writers, and the casual tourist This book is unique and complete and is incredibly detailed. It is a standard reference for all those who love the canyon country of Utah.
Author : R W (Rufus Wood) 1884- Leigh
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1013834348
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. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : G.P. (Philip) V. Akrigg,Helen Akrigg
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780774841702
Elephant Crossing. Houdini Needles. Miniskirt, Tickletoeteaser Tower, and Why Not Mountain. These are just some of the many names of places, rivers, mountains, and lakes that you will come across in the newest edition of British Columbia Place Names. This classic which, in its various editions, has sold over 29,000 copies, covers about 2,500 geographical features, cities, towns, and smaller communities in the province. The book abounds with fascinating historical facts, stories, and remarkable characters involved with the names of towns, cities, rivers, lakes, mountains, and islands. The selection was determined by the geographical importance of the feature as well as story of the naming. In the introduction the authors deal with the stages by which B.C. acquired its place names, the history of research into those names, and the categories into which they fall. The latter range from the honorific and commemorative to the comic and disrespectful. Aboriginal names receive particular attention. The location of each place is clearly indicated and the text is accompanied by detailed maps. Brief biographical accounts of persons with places named after them as well as an abundance of anecdotes make this a fascinating book for browsers and an invaluable resource for historians.
Author : David Ellingson Eddington
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467152440
Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names and more ranges from the characteristic to the bizarre The Beehive State's iconic vistas are singular and distinctive. So too are its colloquialisms, peculiar place names and landmark firsts. Confusion from local dialect ultimately thwarted a would be robber in Salt Lake City. The proper pronunciation of Tooele might surprise visitors, while residents still debate its origins. And, phrases once thought to be solely Utahn often prove otherwise. The world's first department store was born out of xenophobia and religious persecution in 1869. Martha Hughes Cannon followed through on Brigham Young's encouraging women to become physicians. She later became the first female state senator in the United States, defeating her own husband. Examining everything from phonetics to history, BYU Linguistics Professor David Eddington reveals the roots of what is truly, uniquely Utah.
Author : Allan Richardson,Brent Galloway
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774820486
Place names convey a people's relationship to the land, their sense of place. For indigenous peoples, place names can also help to revive endangered languages. This book takes readers on a voyage into the history, language, and culture of the Nooksack people of Washington State and British Columbia as it documents more than 150 places named by elders and mentioned in key historical texts. Descriptions of Nooksack history and naming patterns -- with maps, photographs, and linguistic analyses of the place names -- give life to a nearly extinct language and illuminate the intertwined relationships of place, culture, language, and identity. To hear audio recordings of the place names in the book, and for additional images of the places, visit the Nooksack Place Names: Audio Recordings and Images website at www.nooksackplacenames.com.
Author : Rufus Wood Leigh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Names, Geographical
ISBN : UOM:39015013530756
Author : Utah Federal Writers' Project
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1938
Category : Names, Geographical
ISBN : STANFORD:36105118434047
Author : Gregory McNamee
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1555663346
Stories behind the names of the fabulous sights in Arizona's famous National Park.
Author : Donald J. Orth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Names, Geographical
ISBN : OSU:32435071647663
Author : Dallin D. Oaks,Paul Baltes,Kent Minson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000850451
Perspectives on Latter-day Saint Names and Naming approaches cultural, historical, and doctrinal dimensions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through a fresh lens that explores how these dimensions intersect with names and naming. Featuring a collection of chapters from multiple authors, its bipartite structure examines fascinating topics in relation to the Church, looking first at cultural and historical perspectives before analyzing doctrinal and scriptural perspectives. The book discusses such matters as how contemporary naming practices of Latter-day Saints compare to those outside the faith, how code names were used in one of the faith’s books of scripture to protect Church leaders from persecution, and how names and naming relate to the covenant identity of Church members. Through its fresh approach to understanding religious identity and belief in relation to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this book is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of Mormon studies and will also be of interest to people with a fascination with names and naming issues as those occur in a variety of settings, including religious ones.
Author : Steve Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Canyons
ISBN : 0988420082
Utah's Canyon Country Place Names documents more than 4,000 place name derivations and place name changes over time. It also includes stories and early descriptions about those places, often told by the first explorers or the early pioneers who settled there. Details are provided about hundreds of historic roads, trails, railroads, and highways, as well as major cowboy line camps, towns that have disappeared, and water sources used by the early settlers. Today, we use those names, often without a thought about the stories they tell and the history they document. Taken in aggregate, the information in these two volumes literally tells the story of the exploration and settlement of southern Utah. The book is designed not only for the serious historian, but for all those interested in knowing about the land: canyoneers, hikers, river runners, rock climbers, photographers, writers, and the casual tourist This book is unique and complete and is incredibly detailed. It is a standard reference for all those who love the canyon country of Utah.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Names, Geographical
ISBN : STANFORD:36105032694973
Author : Leland Fetzer
Publisher : Sunbelt Publications, Inc.
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0932653731
Over 1,500 place names in San Diego County. Each listing gives general location and specific citation of place name origin.