Place names & gazetteers books

Originally published in 1920, this volume provides information on the historical background of place-names in County...  Read More >>

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An alphabetical dictionary of over 4000 placenames in both France and Corsica. It lists natural features such as...  Read More >>

"""How do you pronounce names such as Huger, Legare, Mellichamp, and Abbeville? Unless you are a native of the state,...  Read More >>

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A geographical dictionary that lists past and present alternate names of more than 7,000 places. It focuses on placenames...  Read More >>

Do you still find yourself referring to Zaire or Czechoslovakia, or wondering whether it should be Moldavia or Moldova,...  Read More >>

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The leading book on Oxford's roads and locations  Read More >>

Presents a fresh approach to the study of Jamaican place names. This book offers clues to the culture and national...  Read More >>

Lists towns, villages, islands, mountains, lochs and rivers of Scotland. This book explains how, over successive...  Read More >>

"William A Read (1869-1962) was a renowned linguist whose career included 38 years as a professor of English at...  Read More >>

A comprehensive compendium of Illinois place names and their unique history  Read More >>

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This informative guide is a must-have for every pub quiz fan and resident or visitor to Bolton who has every wondered...  Read More >>

Includes entries of placenames that identify the country and, in most cases, geographical location within the country....  Read More >>

Includes over 170,000 entries of geographical places and features. This encyclopedia contains maps, population figures,...  Read More >>

PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS: “Excellent for answering quick reference questions on the nations of the world.”...  Read More >>

A linguistic history of Native American place names in Indiana  Read More >>

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Over 1,350 entries (from Westminster to Woodridings - even the locals haven't heard of it) cover the breadth of...  Read More >>

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