Author: John Eacott ManahanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Analysis of Virginia Place-names as to Origin
Author: John Eacott ManahanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Virginia Place Names
Author: Raus McDill HansonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
What Virginia county, river, mountain range and town share the same name--a name which means "Daughter of the Stars"? Any age group can easily find some surprises, and some humorous historical examples where the local residents had difficulties in agreeing on the name chosen. So the "mail can go through", post offices must have distinct names but geographical place names, which show much less originality and even a bit over-used, are rather frequent. The organization of the book into county areas and the largest independent cities, together with its index were planned to make it a ready reference. Adults will find the book has helpful and concise information for many places, a great amount of history as well as geography. The included information for many places make the book rank as a Virginia encyclopedia. -- Front book flap.
West Virginia Place Names
Author: Hamill KennyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
Annotated Bibliography of Southern American English
Author: James B. McMillanPublisher: University Alabama Press
ISBN: 0817359362
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
A collection of the total range of scholarly and popular writing on English as spoken from Maryland to Texas and from Kentucky to Florida The only book-length bibliography on the speech of the American South, this volume focuses on the pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, naming practices, word play, and other aspects of language that have interested researchers and writers for two centuries. Compiled here are the works of linguists, historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and educators, as well as popular commentators. With over 3,800 entries, this invaluable resource is a testament to the significance of Southern speech, long recognized as a distinguishing feature of the South, and the abiding interest of Southerners in their speech as a mark of their identity. The entries encompass Southern dialects in all their distinctive varieties—from Appalachian to African American, and sea islander to urbanite.
Occasional Paper - Virginia Place Name Society
Author: Virginia Place Name SocietyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Virginia Cities and Towns, Their Origin and Development
Author: Chester W. BainPlace-names of the Northern Neck of Virginia
Author: Mary Rita MillerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Bibliography of Place-name Literature
Author: Richard Burl SealockPublisher: Chicago : American Library Association
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Virginia Geographic Names
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.). Branch of Geographic NamesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
Occasional Paper - Virginia Place Name Society
Author: Virginia Place Name SocietyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description