African Placenames: Origins and Meanings of the Names for Natural Features, Towns, Cities, Provinces and Countries

Author:   Adrian Room
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780786495610


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   30 April 2014
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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African Placenames: Origins and Meanings of the Names for Natural Features, Towns, Cities, Provinces and Countries


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In this extensively revised and enlarged edition of a work first published in 1994, many of the entries have been expanded or entirely rewritten, and the entries have increased in number from 2,000 to more than 2,500. Each placename's entry identifies the country and, in most cases, geographical location within the country. An account of the name's origin and meaning follows, along with appropriate historical, topographical, and biological references. Cross references provide former names, alternate spellings, and alternate forms of current names. A new introduction comprises a geographical summary, a chronological survey of the exploration and colonization of Africa, and an overview of African languages.

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Author:   Adrian Room
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.405kg
ISBN:  

9780786495610


ISBN 10:   0786495618
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   30 April 2014
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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The late Adrian Room was a noted toponymist and onomastician. The author of more than 50 reference books about words and names, he lived in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England.

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