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Dictionary Of Canadian Place Names
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Book Synopsis Dictionary of Canadian Place Names by : Alan Rayburn
Download or read book Dictionary of Canadian Place Names written by Alan Rayburn and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy and entertaining A-Z guide explains the nomenclature of more than 5,000 cities, towns, and geographical features in Canada.
Book Synopsis The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada by : George Henry Armstrong
Download or read book The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada written by George Henry Armstrong and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada" by George Henry Armstrong. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Book Synopsis The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names by : William B. Hamilton
Download or read book The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names written by William B. Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :William Baillie Hamilton Publisher :University of Toronto Press ISBN 13 :9780802075703 Total Pages :516 pages Book Rating :4.0/5 (757 download)
Book Synopsis Place Names of Atlantic Canada by : William Baillie Hamilton
Download or read book Place Names of Atlantic Canada written by William Baillie Hamilton and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Atlantic Canada" covers the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
Book Synopsis Illustrated Dictionary of Place Names, United States and Canada by : Kelsie B. Harder
Download or read book Illustrated Dictionary of Place Names, United States and Canada written by Kelsie B. Harder and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Kelsie B. Harder Publisher :New York ; Toronto : Van Nostrand Reinhold Company ISBN 13 : Total Pages :698 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Illustrated Dictionary of Place Names, United States and Canada by : Kelsie B. Harder
Download or read book Illustrated Dictionary of Place Names, United States and Canada written by Kelsie B. Harder and published by New York ; Toronto : Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1976 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies origins, meanings, and historical importances of the names of all North American provinces, states, capitals, countries, and county seats and of selected cities, towns, and geographical features and sites.
Book Synopsis Place Names of Canada by : Alan Rayburn
Download or read book Place Names of Canada written by Alan Rayburn and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Abbey, SK, to Zurich, ON, this unique dictionary includes over 6200 Canadian place names. Canada's diversity is marked not just by people but by geography; this richness is reflected in names of cities, villages, rivers, lakes, mountains, and parks. And the names reflect a range oflanguages including Cree, Inuit, French, Gaelic, Spanish, Portuguese, Mi'kmaq, and Basque. Alan Rayburn's witty and highly readable entries reveal the origins of these names-from local history to military events to bizarre geographical features.An important reference handbook, a fascinating tour guide, and a history of the local all in one, this intriguing dictionary uncovers a great deal about Canada's cultural and linguistic heritage. A book that remains as full of surprises as ever (Canada narrowly escaped being named Acadia, Borealia,or Transatlantica, for example), this new edition updates the successful first edition, including the names of newly created regions such as Nunavut. New material includes a revised preface, selected references, and new introduction.
Book Synopsis The Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names by : John Everett-Heath
Download or read book The Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names written by John Everett-Heath and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no populated place without a name, and every name is chosen for a reason. This fascinating dictionary unveils the etymological roots and history of thousands of locations and landmarks from around the world. It contains over 11,000 entries, and covers an enormous range of country, region, island, city, town, mountain and river names from across the world, as well as the name in the local language. Place names are continually changing, and new names are adopted for many different reasons such as invasion, revolution, and decolonization. The Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names includes selected former names, and, where appropriate, some historical detail to explain the transition. The names of places often offer a real insight into the places themselves, revealing religious and cultural traditions, the migration of peoples, the ebb and flow of armies, the presence of explorers, local languages, industrial developments and topography. Superstition and legend can also play a part. This new edition has been updated to include over 750 new names, including Azincourt, Kropyvnyts'kyy , and Tlaxcala. It has also been edited to reflect socio-political and geographical shifts, notably the reorganisation of the French regions, and their consequent name alterations, as well as the decommunization of Ukrainian place-names. In addition to the entries themselves, the dictionary includes two appendices: a glossary of foreign word elements which appear in place-names and their meanings, and a list of personalities and leaders from all over the world who have influenced the naming of places.
Book Synopsis Native American Placenames of the United States by : William Bright
Download or read book Native American Placenames of the United States written by William Bright and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of the Discovery and Exploration of the Northwest Passage by : Alan Day
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the Discovery and Exploration of the Northwest Passage written by Alan Day and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2006-01-03 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Northwest Passage was repeatedly sought for over four centuries. From the first attempt in the late 15th century to Roald Amundsen's famous voyage of 1903-1906 where the feat was first accomplished to expeditions in the late 1940s by the Mounties to discover an even more northern route, author Alan Day covers all aspects of the ongoing quest that excited the imagination of the world. This compendium of explorers, navigators, and expeditions tackles this broad topic with a convenient, but extensive cross-referenced dictionary. A chronology traces the long succession of treks to find the passage, the introduction helps explain what motivated them, and the bibliography provides a means for those wishing to discover more information on this exciting subject.
Download or read book Naming Canada written by Alan Rayburn and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how some of Canada's most unusual place names came to be. Seventy-six essays, including fifteen new to this edition, updated to include changes, corrections, and new names to the year 2000.
Book Synopsis Our Storehouse of Missouri Place Names by : Robert L. Ramsay
Download or read book Our Storehouse of Missouri Place Names written by Robert L. Ramsay and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 1973 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bulletin is one in a series published by the College of Arts and Science in which pertinent and interesting information that has been collected and analyzed in the research activities of regular departments of the College is made available to the public. The study of Missouri place names has been a project of Professor Robert L. Ramsay of the Department of English for a number of years. He has directed a series of eighteen masters theses in the field, and as a result of the research conducted by his students and through his own activities, a master file of Missouri place names has been prepared. This bulletin is only a sample of the information that has been collected and classified. The College of Arts and Science is making it available to the citizens of the State at a nominal price so that the public can have some knowledge and appreciation of this interesting and worthwhile study. The bulletin records a very significant part of our history and culture.
Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Lexicography by : Philip Durkin
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Lexicography written by Philip Durkin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides concise, authoritative accounts of the approaches and methodologies of modern lexicography and of the aims and qualities of its end products. Leading scholars and professional lexicographers, from all over the world and representing all the main traditions andperspectives, assess the state of the art in every aspect of research and practice. The book is divided into four parts, reflecting the main types of lexicography. Part I looks at synchronic dictionaries - those for the general public, monolingual dictionaries for second-language learners, andbilingual dictionaries. Part II and III are devoted to the distinctive methodologies and concerns of the historical dictionaries and specialist dictionaries respectively, while chapters in Part IV examine specific topics such as description and prescription; the representation of pronunciation; andthe practicalities of dictionary production. The book ends with a chronology of the major events in the history of lexicography. It will be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in the field.
Book Synopsis The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada by : George Henry Armstrong
Download or read book The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada written by George Henry Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Place Names of Illinois by : Edward Callary
Download or read book Place Names of Illinois written by Edward Callary and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of British Place-Names by : David Mills
Download or read book A Dictionary of British Place-Names written by David Mills and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-10-21 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised edition of the Dictionary of British Place-Names includes over 17,000 engaging and informative entries, tracing the development of the featured place-names from earliest times to the present day. Included place-names range from the familiar to the obscure, among them 'Beer', 'Findlater', 'Broadbottom', and 'Great Snoring'. The A to Z entries are complemented by a detailed introductory essay discussing the chronology and development of English, Irish, Welsh, and Scottish place-names, as well as an extensive bibliography, maps of Britain showing old and new boundaries, and a glossary of common elements in place-names. Also new to this edition is an appendix of recommended web links pointing to relevant online resources, thereby expanding the scope of the dictionary and providing the reader with an opportunity to explore the subject further. Both accessible and up to date, this dictionary is an ideal companion for anybody travelling around the British Isles, as well as for researchers and students with an interest in toponomy, local history, cartography, and lexicography.
Book Synopsis Canadian Mountain Place Names by : Glen W. Boles
Download or read book Canadian Mountain Place Names written by Glen W. Boles and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains rival the European Alps in fame. When travelling or climbing, hiking or skiing in these areas, have you ever wondered where the names of the peaks, rivers and lakes came from, or who named them and why? In Canadian Mountain Place Names, the authors have used their scope of knowledge and expertise, along with many outside sources, to compile an entertaining and informative treatise on the toponymy of this increasingly popular alpine region. Originally published as Place Names of the Canadian Alps, this new edition is completely revised and updated. Illustrated with Glen Boles' and Roger Laurilla's stunning photographs, as well as Boles' intricate line drawings, this book is a must-have not only for avid mountaineers, skiers and hikers, but also for locals and visitors with an interest in these regions. For the authors, this book has been a labour of love: for the mountains, as well as for all those who care about the mountains.
