Place names & gazetteers books

304 books were found.

The Place Names of Edinburgh: Their Origins and History

The Place Names of Edinburgh: Their Origins and History...
Author: Stuart Harris ISBN: 9781904246060 Format: Paperback	$76.33
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Encyclopedia of the World's Nations

Encyclopedia of the World's Nations
Author: George Thomas Kurian ISBN: 9780816041398 Format: Hardback	$871.20
Facts On File's references - Encyclopedia of the First World, Encyclopedia of the Second World, and Encyclopedia... Read More >>

The Gazetteer of Bombay City and Island

The Gazetteer of Bombay City and Island
Author: S.M. Edwardes ISBN: 9788177551136 Format: Hardback	$129.25
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Irish Place Names

Irish Place Names
Author: Deirdre Flanagan , Laurence Flanagan ISBN: 9780717133963 Format: Paperback	$36.20
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Gazetteer of Buildings in Muslim Palestine

Gazetteer of Buildings in Muslim Palestine
Author: Andrew Petersen ISBN: 9780197270110 Format: Hardback	$628.32
The aim of this book is to provide a record of all Muslim buildings constructed in Palestine before the First World... Read More >>

Scottish Place-names

Scottish Place-names
Author: David Ross ISBN: 9781841581736 Format: Paperback	$47.39
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Place-names in the Landscape

Place-names in the Landscape
Author: Margaret Gelling ISBN: 9780460860864 Format: Paperback	$60.59
Presents research on the way in which numerous place-names are strongly rooted in the physical features of the land.... Read More >>

County Name Origins of the United States

County Name Origins of the United States
Author: Michael A. Beatty ISBN: 9780786410255 Format: Hardback	$514.80
This reference supplies the origins of all county (and parish) names in the United States. It is organized into... Read More >>

Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia

Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia
Author: Warren Upham ISBN: 9780873513968 Format: Hardback	$131.87
The classic reference for place-name information on the state's cities, towns, townships, lakes, and streams. Revised... Read More >>

Place Names: How They Define the World And More

Place Names: How They Define the World And More
Author: Richard R. Randall ISBN: 9780810839069 Format: Hardback	$85.95
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The Celtic Place Names of Scotland

The Celtic Place Names of Scotland
Author: William J. Watson ISBN: 9781874744061 Format: Paperback	$79.07
First published in 1926, this is a source-book about the place names of Scotland. The book begins with a general... Read More >>

Place Names of the World - Europe: Historical Context, Meanings and Changes

Place Names of the World - Europe: Historical Context,...
Author: J. Everett-Heath ISBN: 9780333777596 Format: Hardback	$448.77
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Aboriginal Place Names

Aboriginal Place Names
Author: A. W. Reed ISBN: 9781876334000 Format: Paperback	$22.99
A collection of Aboriginal names and their derivations. The place names are listed, followed by the state in which... Read More >>

Ancient Sites in Galilee: A Toponymic Gazetteer

Ancient Sites in Galilee: A Toponymic Gazetteer
Author: Salomon E. Grootkerk ISBN: 9789004115354 Format: Hardback	$475.20
An invaluable reference tool on the history and geography for all those interested in the physical history of Galilee... Read More >>

Dictionary of Geography

Dictionary of Geography
Author: Malcolm Skinner , David Redfern ISBN: 9781579581541 Format: Hardback	$165.00
Covering both human and physical geography, this A-Z Dictionary explains the key terms in, and concepts central... Read More >>

Macao Streets

Macao Streets
Author: Cesar Guillen-Nunez , Leong Ka Tai ISBN: 9780195877663 Format: Hardback	$90.00
Encased in hand-painted tiles on the sides of buildings, Macao's street names hint at the vagaries of its historic... Read More >>

Muleshoe and More: The Remarkable Stories Behind the Naming of Texas Towns

Muleshoe and More: The Remarkable Stories Behind the...
Author: Bill Bradfield , Clare Bradfield ISBN: 9780884158653 Format: Paperback	$42.11
You've always wondered about those peculiar and colorful town names. Now here comes the full and often remarkable... Read More >>

1500 California Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, A Revised version of <i>1000 California Place Names</i> by Erwin G. Gudde, Third edition

1500 California Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning,...
Author: William Bright ISBN: 9780520212718 Format: Paperback	$32.95
"A pocket version of the classic ""California Place Names"". It focuses on two sorts of names: those that are well-known... Read More >>

Signposts to the Past: Place Names and the History of England

Signposts to the Past: Place Names and the History of...
Author: Margaret Gelling ISBN: 9781860770647 Format: Hardback	$38.79
Signposts to the Past by Margaret Gelling The second edition of a widely used introduction to place-names and their... Read More >>

Aboriginal Fables and Legandary Tales

Aboriginal Fables and Legandary Tales
Author: A. W. Reed ISBN: 9781876334109 Format: Paperback	$22.99
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Kaua'i: Ancient Place-names and Their Stories

Kaua'i: Ancient Place-names and Their Stories
Author: Frederick Wichman ISBN: 9780824819439 Format: Paperback	$67.15
Gathered here for the first time are the delightful stories behind the place-names of ancient Kaua'i. Read More >>

A Pocket Guide to the Place-Names of Wales

A Pocket Guide to the Place-Names of Wales
Author: Hywel Wyn Owen ISBN: 9780708314586 Format: Paperback	$39.47
Commencing with an introduction to the study of place-names and how names can reveal fascinating insights into the... Read More >>

British Columbia Place Names: Third Edition

British Columbia Place Names: Third Edition
Author: G.P. (Philip) V. Akrigg , Helen Akrigg ISBN: 9780774806374 Format: Paperback	$71.15
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British Columbia Place Names: Third Edition

British Columbia Place Names: Third Edition
Author: G.P. (Philip) V. Akrigg , Helen Akrigg ISBN: 9780774806367 Format: Hardback	$235.46
Elephant Crossing. Houdini Needles. Miniskirt, Tickletoeteaser Tower, and Why Not Mountain. These are just some... Read More >>

Place-names of Northern Ireland

Place-names of Northern Ireland
Author: F. Mac Gabhann , Mac Gabhann,Fiachra ISBN: 9780853896654 Format: Paperback	$50.13
Place-Names of Northern Ireland provides a revealing window on the land and its people. Many early Irish names for... Read More >>

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