Author: William Bright
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806135984
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
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.
Native American Placenames of the United States
Author: William Bright
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806135984
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
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.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806135984
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
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.
Place Names in the Midwestern United States
Author: Edward Callary
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The Handbook of French Place Names in the U.S.A.
Author: René Coulet du Gard
Publisher: [s.l.] : Edition des Deux Mondes
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Publisher: [s.l.] : Edition des Deux Mondes
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Gazetteers and Glossaries of Geographical Names of the Member-countries of the United Nations and the Agencies in Relationship with the United Nations
Author: Emil Meynen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
A Complete Guide to Sermon Delivery
Author: Al Fasol
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433674998
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Chapter one establishes a seven-fold approach-the Disciplers' Model-to Christian teaching. This model was developed in response to a question that would not let the author go-'How should I teach so that my learners will grow in the Lord?'
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433674998
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Chapter one establishes a seven-fold approach-the Disciplers' Model-to Christian teaching. This model was developed in response to a question that would not let the author go-'How should I teach so that my learners will grow in the Lord?'
Journalism Quarterly
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Journalism
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Includes section "Book reviews" and other bibliographical material.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Journalism
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Includes section "Book reviews" and other bibliographical material.
Subject Catalog
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Subject
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Subject
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Encyclopedic World Atlas
Author: George Philip & Son
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195219201
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Now organized alphabetically, "the information atlas" has been completely redesigned to provide much easier access to its wealth of geographic data. Includes a 16-page section of country-by-country facts. Full-color maps & art.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195219201
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Now organized alphabetically, "the information atlas" has been completely redesigned to provide much easier access to its wealth of geographic data. Includes a 16-page section of country-by-country facts. Full-color maps & art.
Words: Structure, Meaning, Function
Author: Christiane Dalton-Puffer
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110809168
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110809168
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.
North Dakota Place Names
Author: Douglas A. Wick
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780911007114
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780911007114
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description