Author: John Moss
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
ISBN: 1526722852
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
An enlightening journey into the languages, meanings, and history behind the names on England’s map. The origins of the names of many English towns, hamlets, and villages date as far back as Saxon times, when kings like Alfred the Great established fortified borough towns to defend against the Danes. A number of settlements were established and named by French Normans following the Conquest. Many are even older and are derived from Roman place names. Some hark back to the Vikings who invaded and established settlements in the eighth and ninth centuries. Most began as simple descriptions of the location; some identified its founder, marked territorial limits, or gave tribal people a sense of their place in the grand scheme of things. Whatever their derivation, place names are inextricably bound up in history—and these are the stories behind them.
A History of English Place Names and Where They Came From
Author: John Moss
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
ISBN: 1526722852
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
An enlightening journey into the languages, meanings, and history behind the names on England’s map. The origins of the names of many English towns, hamlets, and villages date as far back as Saxon times, when kings like Alfred the Great established fortified borough towns to defend against the Danes. A number of settlements were established and named by French Normans following the Conquest. Many are even older and are derived from Roman place names. Some hark back to the Vikings who invaded and established settlements in the eighth and ninth centuries. Most began as simple descriptions of the location; some identified its founder, marked territorial limits, or gave tribal people a sense of their place in the grand scheme of things. Whatever their derivation, place names are inextricably bound up in history—and these are the stories behind them.
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
ISBN: 1526722852
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
An enlightening journey into the languages, meanings, and history behind the names on England’s map. The origins of the names of many English towns, hamlets, and villages date as far back as Saxon times, when kings like Alfred the Great established fortified borough towns to defend against the Danes. A number of settlements were established and named by French Normans following the Conquest. Many are even older and are derived from Roman place names. Some hark back to the Vikings who invaded and established settlements in the eighth and ninth centuries. Most began as simple descriptions of the location; some identified its founder, marked territorial limits, or gave tribal people a sense of their place in the grand scheme of things. Whatever their derivation, place names are inextricably bound up in history—and these are the stories behind them.
Naturalist's Guide to the Americas
Author: Nature Conservancy (U.S.)
Publisher:
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Category : National parks and reserves
Languages : en
Pages : 826
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : National parks and reserves
Languages : en
Pages : 826
Book Description
Explorer's Guide Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains (Fourth Edition) (Explorer's Complete)
Author: Jim Hargan
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 088150968X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Details the attractions, historic sites, accommodations, restaurants, and outdoor activities of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains.
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 088150968X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Details the attractions, historic sites, accommodations, restaurants, and outdoor activities of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains.
Report. Pt. V-Forest Reserves
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 890
Book Description
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 890
Book Description
Our Wonder World
Author:
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 470
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Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information
Author:
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Appendix 3, 1890 contains Index to Kew reports, covering 1862-82.
Publisher:
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Appendix 3, 1890 contains Index to Kew reports, covering 1862-82.
Geological Survey Professional Paper
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 606
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Geological Survey Professional Paper
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 388
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 388
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U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper
Author:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 626
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Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 626
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The Auk
Author:
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Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description