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""Place-Names of Alberta"" is a comprehensive reference work compiled by the Canadian Board on Geographical Names, offering an exhaustive exploration of the toponymy within the province of Alberta. This authoritative guide provides historical and linguistic insights into the origins of various names assigned to cities, towns, rivers, mountains, and other geographical features across the region. As a significant record of Canadian history and geography, the text serves as a vital resource for understanding the cultural and social evolution of the province through its nomenclature. The volume meticulously details the etymological roots of place names, reflecting the diverse influences of Indigenous cultures, early explorers, settlers, and the expansion of the railway. By documenting these origins, the work preserves the heritage of the land and offers a window into the naming conventions and historical context of the early 20th century. ""Place-Names of Alberta"" remains an essential scholarly tool for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Alberta's local history and regional identity. 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 may 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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