Place-names of Ross and Cromarty
Author: William John Watson
Publisher: Inverness The Northern counties Printing and Publishing Company 1904.
Published: 1904
Total Pages: 402
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Author: William John Watson
Publisher: Inverness The Northern counties Printing and Publishing Company 1904.
Published: 1904
Total Pages: 402
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: William John Watson
Publisher: Storck Press
Published: 2008-06
Total Pages: 392
ISBN-13: 1409766578
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginally published in 1897, this early works is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Contents include; The function of Latin, Chansons De Geste, The Matter of Britain, Antiquity in Romance, The making of English and the settlement of European Prosody, Middle High German Poetry, The 'Fox, ' The 'Rose, ' and the minor Contributions of France, Icelandic and Provencal, The Literature of the Peninsulas, and Conclusion..... Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwor
Author: Alexander Fraser
Publisher:
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780951311004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Alexander Macbain
Publisher: Рипол Классик
Published: 1922
Total Pages: 422
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: William J. Watson
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Published: 2011-06-20
Total Pages: 472
ISBN-13: 178885361X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1926, this book remains the best and most comprehensive guide to the Celtic place-names of Scotland and is essential reading for anyone interested in Scottish history and the derivations of place-names the length and breadth of the country. It is divided into sections dealing with early names, territorial divisions, general surveys of areas and also looks at saints, church terms and river names. As the standard reference work on the subject it has never been surpassed. This edition contains a new introduction which includes biographical material about the author, together with corrigenda and addenda.
Author: William John Watson
Publisher: Edinburgh Blackwood 1926.
Published: 1926
Total Pages: 588
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: John Everett-Heath
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2017-12-07
Total Pages: 1575
ISBN-13: 0192556460
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEvery populated place, however small, has a name, and every name is chosen for a reason. This fascinating dictionary gives the history, meanings, and origin of an enormous range of country, region, island, city, and town names from across the world, as well as the name in the local language. It also includes key historical facts associated with many place names. Place-names are continually changing. New names are adopted for many different reasons such as invasion, revolution, and decolonization. This dictionary includes selected former names, and, where appropriate, some historical detail to explain the transition. The names of places often offer a real insight into the places themselves, revealing religious and cultural traditions, the migration of peoples, the ebb and flow of armies, the presence of explorers, local languages, industrial developments and topography. Superstition and legend can also play a part. All this fascinating detail is included in the Concise Dictionary of World Place Names. In addition to the entries themselves, the dictionary includes two appendices: a glossary of foreign word elements which appear in place names and their meanings, and a list of personalities and leaders from all over the world who have influenced the naming of places. Containing over 10,000 names, from Aachen to Zyrardów, this is a unique and fascinating guide for geographers, travellers, and all with an interest in current world affairs.
Author: Iain Taylor
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Published: 2020-09-24
Total Pages: 379
ISBN-13: 1788853865
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPlacenames are a constant source of debate. Who was Edwin, whose name is said to live on in that of Scotland's capital city? Are the 'drum' and 'chapel' still to be found in Drumchapel? And which 'king' had a 'seat' in Kingseat in Perthshire? The answers to these and many similar questions are often not what might be expected at first sight and have their origins in many languages – including Gaelic, Pictish, Brythonic, Norse, Anglo-Saxon, Scots and Modern English – that have been spoken in Scotland. This is the essential companion to the fascinating world of Scottish placenames. It features more than 8,000 placenames, from districts, towns and villages to rivers, lochs and mountains, and also includes a comprehensive introduction and maps.
Author: Great Britain. General Register Office (Scotland)
Publisher:
Published: 1967
Total Pages: 200
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Adam Watson
Publisher: Paragon Publishing
Published: 2014-10-16
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 1782221913
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