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Names on the Land
A Historical Account of Place-Naming in the United States
George Stewart
Published by NYRB Classicsijh, 2008 Paperback ISBN 978-1590172735 Quick order code: R72735
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Description
Ever wonder where the polyglot names scattered across the American landscape come from? This classic remains the authoritative guide to place names and what they say about our country.
Enriched and enlivened by entertaining anecdotes, Names on the Land is a window on the social and linguistic history of the United States. It is encyclopedic, with a highly useful index.
Use this book to better understand your community and how it came to be.
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