Indian Place Names in Alabama
Title | Indian Place Names in Alabama PDF eBook |
Author | William A. Read |
Publisher | University of Alabama Press |
Pages | 127 |
Release | 1984-10-30 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 081730231X |
This is a revised edition with a foreward, appendix, and index by James B. McMillan.
Indian Place Names in Alabama
Title | Indian Place Names in Alabama PDF eBook |
Author | William A. Read |
Publisher | University Alabama Press |
Pages | 136 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
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"What is the 'meaning' of names like "Coosa" and "Tallapoosa"? Who named the "Alabama" and "Tombigbee" and "Tennessee" rivers? How are "Cheaha" and "Conecuh" and "Talladega" pronounced? How did "Opelika" and "Tuscaloosa" get their names? Questions like these, which are asked by laymen as well as by historians, geographers, and students of the English language, can be answered only by study of the origins and history of the Indian names that dot the map of Alabama.--from the Foreword Originally published by Professor Read in 1937, this volume was revised, updated, and annotated in 1984 by James B. McMillan and remains the single best compedium on the topic.
Louisiana Place-names of Indian Origin
Title | Louisiana Place-names of Indian Origin PDF eBook |
Author | William Alexander Read |
Publisher | |
Pages | 90 |
Release | 1927 |
Genre | Indians of North America |
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Place Names in Alabama
Title | Place Names in Alabama PDF eBook |
Author | Virginia O. Foscue |
Publisher | University of Alabama Press |
Pages | 186 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 081730410X |
Catalogs some 2700 Alabama communities, ranging from Abanda, in Chambers County, to Zip City, in Lauderdale County.
Native American Placenames of the United States
Title | Native American Placenames of the United States PDF eBook |
Author | William Bright |
Publisher | University of Oklahoma Press |
Pages | 632 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780806135984 |
This volume combines historical research and linguistic fieldwork with native speakers from across the United States to present the first comprehensive, up-to-date, scholarly dictionary of American placenames derived from native languages." "Linguist William Bright assembled a team of twelve editorial consultants - experts in Native American languages - and many other native contributors to prepare this lexicon of eleven thousand placenames along with their etymologies. New data from leading scholars make this volume an invaluable reference for students of American Indian culture, folklore, and local histories. Bright's introduction explains his methodology and the contents of each entry. This comprehensive, alphabetical lexicon preserves native language as it details the history and culture found in American indian placenames.
Indian Placenames in America
Title | Indian Placenames in America PDF eBook |
Author | Sandy Nestor |
Publisher | McFarland |
Pages | 469 |
Release | 2015-05-07 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0786493399 |
The 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.
Alabama Place-names
Title | Alabama Place-names PDF eBook |
Author | W. Stuart Harris |
Publisher | |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
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