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""Local Nomenclature"" by George Philip Rigney Pulman delves into the fascinating world of place names, primarily focusing on the West of England. This lecture, originally delivered in 1857, explores the etymological and historical significance embedded within the names of various locales. Pulman meticulously examines how these names evolved, offering insights into the region's history, its people, and the languages that shaped its identity. Readers interested in linguistics, local history, or the stories behind the names we use every day will find this work to be a valuable resource. Discover the hidden meanings and historical context woven into the fabric of the West of England's geographical nomenclature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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