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Languages : en
Pages : 768
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New Jersey History
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Languages : en
Pages : 768
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Languages : en
Pages : 768
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Encyclopedia of Place Names in the United States
Author: Henry Gannett
Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN: 3849675106
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Place names in the United States are often taken from the European nation that first colonized the land. Many names that have been transferred from Britain, as is the case with Barnstable, Massachusetts and Danbury, Connecticut. Many others are of French origin, such as Detroit, Michigan, which was established along the banks of the river they called le détroit du lac Érié, meaning the strait of Lake Erie. Many in the former New Netherland colony are of Dutch origin, such as Harlem, Brooklyn and Rhode Island. Many place names are taken from the languages of native peoples. Specific (personal or animal) names and general words or phrases are used, sometimes translated and sometimes not. However complicated the tracing back of the place names was, this encyclopedia lists thousands and thousands of place names in the United States of America and provides valuable information as to the origin and the history of the name. A fantastic reference work for everyone interested in American history.
Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN: 3849675106
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Place names in the United States are often taken from the European nation that first colonized the land. Many names that have been transferred from Britain, as is the case with Barnstable, Massachusetts and Danbury, Connecticut. Many others are of French origin, such as Detroit, Michigan, which was established along the banks of the river they called le détroit du lac Érié, meaning the strait of Lake Erie. Many in the former New Netherland colony are of Dutch origin, such as Harlem, Brooklyn and Rhode Island. Many place names are taken from the languages of native peoples. Specific (personal or animal) names and general words or phrases are used, sometimes translated and sometimes not. However complicated the tracing back of the place names was, this encyclopedia lists thousands and thousands of place names in the United States of America and provides valuable information as to the origin and the history of the name. A fantastic reference work for everyone interested in American history.
The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States
Author: Henry Gannett
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Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 284
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Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 284
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Indian Placenames in America
Author: Sandy Nestor
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786493399
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
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.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786493399
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
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.
The Indian Place-names on Long Island and Islands Adjacent
Author: William Wallace Tooker
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Category : Long Island (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 356
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Category : Long Island (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 356
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The Story Key to Geographic Names
Author: Oscar Diedrich Engeln
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Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 312
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Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 312
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American Anthropologist
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Category : Anthropology
Languages : en
Pages : 882
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Category : Anthropology
Languages : en
Pages : 882
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Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society
Author: New Jersey Historical Society
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Category : New Jersey
Languages : en
Pages : 276
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Category : New Jersey
Languages : en
Pages : 276
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Bibliography of Algonquian Linguistics
Author: David H. Pentland
Publisher: Univ. of Manitoba Press
ISBN: 0887558925
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
This comprehensive annotated bibliography includes all items published on Algonquian languages between 1891 and 1981, earlier works overlooked in Pilling's 1891 Bibliography, reprints and re-editions. The work includes full cross-references, giving alternate titles, editors, reviews, and related publications, and it includes a detailed index organized by language group and topic. In the introduction, the authors describe the bibliographical problems in this field and give helpful advice on how to locate publications. This volume will be of value not only to Algonquianists, but to all those with an interest in North American Indian languages, and particularly to teachers of Native languages.
Publisher: Univ. of Manitoba Press
ISBN: 0887558925
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
This comprehensive annotated bibliography includes all items published on Algonquian languages between 1891 and 1981, earlier works overlooked in Pilling's 1891 Bibliography, reprints and re-editions. The work includes full cross-references, giving alternate titles, editors, reviews, and related publications, and it includes a detailed index organized by language group and topic. In the introduction, the authors describe the bibliographical problems in this field and give helpful advice on how to locate publications. This volume will be of value not only to Algonquianists, but to all those with an interest in North American Indian languages, and particularly to teachers of Native languages.
The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States
Author: Henry Gannett
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
ISBN: 9780806305448
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
ISBN: 9780806305448
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description