California Place Names, 40th Anniversary Edition The Origin and Etymology of Current Geographical Names
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2010
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9780520266193
Published
2010-02-10
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University of California Press; University of California Press
Weight
862 gr
Height
254 mm
Width
178 mm
Thickness
25 mm
Age
P, 06
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Engelsk
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Biographical note
Erwin G. Gudde (1889-1969) was Professor Emeritus of German at the University of California, Berkeley. William Bright (1928-2006) was Emeritus Professor of linguistics and anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles."A fun companion for trips to other parts of the state... An impressive amount of California history in this volume." -- Sue Rosenthal Bay Nature
This anniversary edition concentrates on the origins of the names currently used for the cities, towns, settlements, mountains, and streams of California, with engrossing accounts of the history of their usage. The dictionary includes a glossary and a bibliography.
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Focuses on the origins of the names currently used for the cities, towns, settlements, mountains, and streams of California, with accounts of the history of their usage. This dictionary includes a glossary and a bibliography.
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Editor's Preface<br /> Introduction <br /> Key to Pronunciation <br /> Abbreviations <br /> CALIFORNIA PLACE NAMES <br /> Glossary and Bibliography
Product details
ISBN
9780520266193
Published
2010-02-10
Publisher
University of California Press; University of California Press
Weight
862 gr
Height
254 mm
Width
178 mm
Thickness
25 mm
Age
P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Author
Edited by
Revised by