Ontario Place Names
Author: David Scott
Publisher: Allanburg, ON : DESPUB
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13:
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Place Names of Ontario
Author: Alan Rayburn
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 446
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRead this book to learn the story behind the names of Punkeydoodles Corners, Swastika, Orillia, Lac des Mille Lacs, Plevna, and Bastard Township. Alan Rayburn.
Naming Canada
Author: Alan Rayburn
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 2001-01-01
Total Pages: 378
ISBN-13: 9780802082930
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover how some of Canada's most unusual place names came to be. Seventy-six essays, including fifteen new to this edition, updated to include changes, corrections, and new names to the year 2000.
The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada
Author: George Henry Armstrong
Publisher: DigiCat
Published: 2022-08-16
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada" by George Henry Armstrong. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Place-names of Canada
Author: George Johnson
Publisher:
Published: 1898
Total Pages: 54
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPlace Names of Atlantic Canada
Author: William Baillie Hamilton
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 1996-01-01
Total Pages: 516
ISBN-13: 9780802075703
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Atlantic Canada" covers the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
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.
Destinations of a Lifetime
Author: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 1426215649
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Plan where, when, and how to plot your adventure with National Geographic's worldwide network of travel experts and insider tips from locals"--Cover.
Aboriginal Geographical Names of Canada
Author: Albertina Pianarosa
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNative geographical names have a very special place in the toponymy of Canada. This specialized toponymic bibliography is the first of its kind in Canada to be developed from a data base covering the whole country. Of particular assistance to users are the annotations which accompany nearly all the 1240 entries. In addition to over 1000 records on Native Canadian toponymy, have also been included, for comparison purposes, some records on Native toponymy in other countries.
Canadian Geography
Author: Thomas A. Rumney
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2009-12-10
Total Pages: 801
ISBN-13: 0810867184
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCanadian Geography: A Scholarly Bibliography is a compendium of published works on geographical studies of Canada and its various provinces. It includes works on geographical studies of Canada as a whole, on multiple provinces, and on individual provinces. Works covered include books, monographs, atlases, book chapters, scholarly articles, dissertations, and theses. The contents are organized first by region into main chapters, and then each chapter is divided into sections: General Studies, Cultural and Social Geography, Economic Geography, Historical Geography, Physical Geography, Political Geography, and Urban Geography. Each section is further sub-divided into specific topics within each main subject. All known publications on the geographical studies of Canada—in English, French, and other languages—covering all types of geography are included in this bibliography. It is an essential resource for all researchers, students, teachers, and government officials needing information and references on the varied aspects of the environments and human geographies of Canada.
