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Native American Placenames of the United States

Author : William Bright
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806135984
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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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.

Indian Place Names of New England

Author : John Charles 1899- Huden
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781022886988
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (869 download)

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Download or read book Indian Place Names of New England written by John Charles 1899- Huden and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This invaluable resource provides a detailed guide to the Indian place names of New England, alongside their meanings and significance. Edited by Charles Huden and published by the Museum of the American Indian, this book sheds light on the cultural heritage of the region's indigenous peoples. 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.

O Brave New Words!

Author : Charles L. Cutler
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806132464
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (324 download)

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Download or read book O Brave New Words! written by Charles L. Cutler and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2000-02-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native American loanwords are a crucial, though little acknowledged, part of the English language. This book shows how the more than one-thousand current loanwords were adopted and demonstrates how the changing relationships between Indians and European settlers can be traced in the rate of loanword borrowing and the kinds of words adopted. Appalachian: from the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, from the Muskogean name of the Apalachee tribe of Florida Moose: Eastern Abenaki mos; Papoose: Narragansett papoos, child; Squash: Narragansett askutasquash; Texas: from a Caddo word, meaning "friends" or "allies."

Powhatan Indian Place Names in Tidewater Virginia

Author : Martha W. McCartney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780806320625
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Powhatan Indian Place Names in Tidewater Virginia written by Martha W. McCartney and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives variations of historic Indian place names under their most common spelling or modern equivalent. The information was drawn from land patents, government records, public and private archives, and collections of historical maps, enabling researchers to see how Indian place names changed over time and how they correspond to the modern landscape.

Indian Placenames in America

Author : Sandy Nestor
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786493399
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Indian Placenames in America written by Sandy Nestor and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Dictionary of American-Indian Place and Proper Names in New England

Author : Robert Alexander Douglas-Lithgow
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of American-Indian Place and Proper Names in New England written by Robert Alexander Douglas-Lithgow and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Louisiana Place-names of Indian Origin

Author : William Alexander Read
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Louisiana Place-names of Indian Origin written by William Alexander Read and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Indian Names on Wisconsin's Map

Author : Virgil J. Vogel
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN 13 : 9780299129842
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (298 download)

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Download or read book Indian Names on Wisconsin's Map written by Virgil J. Vogel and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: List of place-names, primarily those names after American Indian tribes or individuals, including some historical information about each person or tribe.

Understanding Indian Place Names in Southern New England

Author : Frank Waabu O'Brien
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780982046760
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (467 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Indian Place Names in Southern New England written by Frank Waabu O'Brien and published by . This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In New England, American Indian people have left their ancient footprints in many of the current names for mountains, rivers, lakes, animals, fish, cities, towns, and byways. The first English settlers, who put most of the American Indian words on the map, borrowed names from local tribes. In the process, they often misheard, mispronounced, or misreported what they heard - that is how the place Wequapaugset was given as Boxet or how Musquompskut became Swampscott. In many cases the Indian terms have changed so much over time that linguists are unable to recognize the original spelling and meaning. Others have tried their hand at translations, and have come up with fanciful interpretations that are incorrect, but that have stood the test of time. On the East Coast, the Native cultures and their Algonquian tongues had long faded before most scholarly studies began, so a great many translations of place names often represent a scholar's best guess. In this landmark volume, Dr. Frank Waabu O'Brien of the Aquidneck Indian Council, provides the first indigenous method and process for interpreting regional American Indian place names. Included is a dictionary of the most common misspellings, along with numerous examples of the Indian place names for Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Based on years of research, Understanding Indian Place Names is a landmark publication.

Indian Names in Michigan

Author : Virgil J. Vogel
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 9780472063659
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book Indian Names in Michigan written by Virgil J. Vogel and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Indian Names in Michigan traces the origin of hundreds of place-names given to counties, towns, lakes, rivers, and topographical features of the Great Lakes State. These melodic names that enrich our appreciation for the romantic past of our state record the culture and history of both the American Indian and the white settler. Most of the Indian names borne by Michigan's cities, counties, lakes, and rivers are those of Indian tribes and individuals. Settlers named places not only fro the resident tribes, but also for tribes in the West that they had never seen. Indian Names in Michigan is written for all local history enthusiasts and anyone interested in Indian history and culture"--Back cover.

The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States

Author : Henry Gannett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States written by Henry Gannett and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes

Author : Carl Waldman
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438110103
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes written by Carl Waldman and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, illustrated encyclopedia which provides information on over 150 native tribes of North America, including prehistoric peoples.

Iowa Place Names of Indian Origin

Author : Virgil J. Vogel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Iowa Place Names of Indian Origin written by Virgil J. Vogel and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Louisiana Place Names of Indian Origin

Author : William A. Read
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
ISBN 13 : 0817355057
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Louisiana Place Names of Indian Origin written by William A. Read and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2008-10-12 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His writings spanned five decades and have been instrumental across a wide range of academic disciplines. Most importantly, Read devoted a good portion of his research to the meaning of place names in the southeastern United States—especially as they related to Indian word adoption by Europeans. This volume includes his three Louisiana articles combined: Louisiana: Louisiana Place-Names of Indian Origin (1927), More Indian Place-Names in Louisiana (1928), and Indian Words (1931). Joining Alabama's reprint of Indian Places Names in Alabama and Florida Place Names of Indian Origin and Seminole Personal Names, this volume completes the republication of the southern place name writings of William A. Read.

Native American Placenames of the Southwest

Author : William Bright
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806189169
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Native American Placenames of the Southwest written by William Bright and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2013-03-11 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever driven through a small town with an intriguing name like Wyandotte or Cuyamungue and wondered where that name came from? Or how such well-known placenames as Tucson, Waco, or Tulsa originated? Native American placenames like these occur all across the American Southwest. This user-friendly guide—covering Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas—provides fascinating information about the meaning and origins of southwestern placenames. With its unique regional approach and compact design, the handbook is especially suitable for curious travelers. Written by distinguished linguist William Bright, the handbook is organized alphabetically, and its entries for places—including towns, cities, counties, parks, and geographic landmarks—are concise and easy to read. Entries give the state and county, along with all available information on pronunciation, the name of the language from which the name derives, the name’s literal meaning, and relevant history.In their introduction to the handbook, editors Alice Anderton and Sean O’Neill provide easy-to-understand pronunciation keys for English and Native languages. They further explain basic linguistic terminology and common southwestern geographical terms such as mesa, canyon, and barranca. The book also features maps showing all counties in each of the southwestern states, a list of Native languages and language families, and contact information for tribal headquarters throughout the Southwest.

Place Names of Hawaii

Author : Mary Kawena Pukui
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824805241
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Place Names of Hawaii written by Mary Kawena Pukui and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1976-12-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many place names are there in the Hawaiian Islands? Even a rough estimate is impossible. Hawaiians named taro patches, rocks, trees, canoe landings, resting places in the forests, and the tiniest spots where miraculous events are believed to have taken place. And place names are far from static--names are constantly being given to new houses and buildings, streets and towns, and old names are replaced by new ones. It is essential, then, to record the names and the lore associated with them now, while Hawaiians are here to lend us their knowledge. And, whatever the fate of the Hawaiian language, the place names will endure. The first edition of Place Names of Hawaii contained only 1,125 entries. The coverage is expanded in the present edition to include about 4,000 entries, including names in English. Also, approximately 800 more names are included in this volume than appear in the second edition of the Atlas of Hawaii.

Native American Place Names of Connecticut

Author : R. A. Douglas-Lithgow
Publisher : Applewood Books
ISBN 13 : 155709540X
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Native American Place Names of Connecticut written by R. A. Douglas-Lithgow and published by Applewood Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary of Native American places was originally published in 1909. Alphabetically arranged by Native American name, this reference work gives insight into the Native origins of Connecticut cities, towns, rivers, streams, lakes, and other locales. The Pequots and Mohegans formed the majority of Connecticut Natives, occupying the territory from Narraganset to the Hudson River, along the Connecticut shore, and including Long Island. The Mystic River gets its name from Mistick meaning ""great tidal river.""