Indian Place Names in Illinois
Author: Virgil J. Vogel
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: 1963
Total Pages: 184
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKInformational work about the Indian names for places throughout Illinois.
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Place Names of Illinois
Author: Edward Callary
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 2010-10-01
Total Pages: 458
ISBN-13: 0252090705
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis extensive guide shows how the history and culture of Illinois are embedded in the names of its towns, cities, and other geographical features. Edward Callary unearths the origins of names of nearly three thousand Illinois communities and the circumstances surrounding their naming and renaming. Organized alphabetically, the entries are concise, engaging, and full of fascinating detail revealing the rich ethnic history of the state, the impact of industrialization and the coming of the railroads, and insight into local politics and personalities. Many entries also provide information on local pronunciation, the name’s etymology, and the community’s location, all set in historical and cultural context. A general introduction locates Illinois place names in the context of general patterns of place naming in the United States. An extremely useful reference for scholars of American history, geography, language, and culture, Place Names of Illinois also offers intriguing browsing material for the inquisitive reader and the curious traveler.
Indian Villages of the Illinois Country ...
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Published: 1942
Total Pages: 248
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKNative American Place Names of Indiana
Author: Michael McCafferty
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 2008-04-02
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 0252032683
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA linguistic history of Native American place-names in Indiana In tracing the roots of Indiana place names, Michael McCafferty focuses on those created and used by local Native Americans. Drawing from exciting new sources that include three Illinois dictionaries from the eighteenth century, the author documents the language used to describe landmarks essential to fur traders in Les Pays d’en Haut and settlers of the Old Northwest territory. Impeccably researched, this study details who created each name, as well as when, where, how and why they were used. The result is a detailed linguistic history of lakes, streams, cities, counties, and other Indiana names. Each entry includes native language forms, translations, and pronunciation guides, offering fresh historical insight into the state of Indiana.
Indian Placenames in America
Author: Sandy Nestor
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2015-05-07
Total Pages: 469
ISBN-13: 0786493399
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe American Indians have lost much of their land over the years, but their legacy is evident in the many places around the United States that have Indian names. Countless placenames have, however, been corrupted over time, and numerous placenames have similar spellings but different meanings. This reference work is a reprint in one combined volume of the two-volume set published by McFarland in 2003 and 2005. Volume One covers the name origins and histories of cities, towns and villages in the United States that have Indian names. It is arranged alphabetically by state, then alphabetically by city, town or village name. Additional data include population figures and county names. Probable Indian placenames with no certain origin also receive entries, and as much history as possible is provided about those locations. Volume Two covers more than 1400 rivers, lakes, mountains and other natural features in the United States with Indian names. It is arranged by state, and then alphabetically by natural feature. Counties are provided for most entries, with multiple counties listed for some entries where appropriate. In addition to name origins and meanings, geophysical data such as the heights of mountains and lengths of waterways are indicated.
The Indians of Iowa
Author: Lance M. Foster
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Published: 2009-10
Total Pages: 166
ISBN-13: 1587298171
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn overview of Iowa's Native American tribes that discusses their history, culture, language, and traditions, and includes illustrations.
This Indian Country
Author: Frederick Hoxie
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 497
ISBN-13: 0143124021
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHistorian Frederick E. Hoxie presents the story of two hundred years of Native American political activism. Highlighting the activists -- some famous and some unknown beyond their own communities -- who have sought to bridge the distance between indigenous cultures and the U.S. republic through legal and political campaigns, Hoxie weaves a narrative connecting the individual to the tribe, the tribe to the nation, and the nation to broader historical processes and progressive movements.
The Illinois and Indiana Indians
Author: H W (Hiram Williams) 183 Beckwith
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2021-09-09
Total Pages: 102
ISBN-13: 9781014714725
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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 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. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
O Brave New Words!
Author: Charles L. Cutler
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Published: 2000-02-01
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9780806132464
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNative American loanwords are a crucial, though little acknowledged, part of the English language. This book shows how the more than one-thousand current loanwords were adopted and demonstrates how the changing relationships between Indians and European settlers can be traced in the rate of loanword borrowing and the kinds of words adopted. Appalachian: from the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, from the Muskogean name of the Apalachee tribe of Florida Moose: Eastern Abenaki mos; Papoose: Narragansett papoos, child; Squash: Narragansett askutasquash; Texas: from a Caddo word, meaning "friends" or "allies."
Indian Names on Wisconsin's Map
Author: Virgil J. Vogel
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 9780299129842
DOWNLOAD EBOOKList of place-names, primarily those names after American Indian tribes or individuals, including some historical information about each person or tribe.
