Pronunciation Guide for Illinois Place Names
Title | Pronunciation Guide for Illinois Place Names PDF eBook |
Author | Donald E. Brown |
Publisher | |
Pages | 56 |
Release | 1957 |
Genre | Names, Geographical |
ISBN |
Pronounciation [i.e., Pronunciation] Guide for Illinois Place Names
Title | Pronounciation [i.e., Pronunciation] Guide for Illinois Place Names PDF eBook |
Author | Donald E. Brown |
Publisher | |
Pages | 51 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN |
Pronunciation Guide for Illinois Towns and Cities
Title | Pronunciation Guide for Illinois Towns and Cities PDF eBook |
Author | Frank E. Schooley |
Publisher | |
Pages | 124 |
Release | 1948 |
Genre | Names, Geographical |
ISBN |
Place Names of Illinois
Title | Place Names of Illinois PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Callary |
Publisher | University of Illinois Press |
Pages | 458 |
Release | 2010-10-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0252090705 |
This 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.
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.
A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World
Title | A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Thomas |
Publisher | |
Pages | 2906 |
Release | 1895 |
Genre | Geography |
ISBN |
A Pronunciation Guide to Missouri Place Names
Title | A Pronunciation Guide to Missouri Place Names PDF eBook |
Author | Donald George Picinich |
Publisher | |
Pages | 44 |
Release | 1951 |
Genre | Names |
ISBN |