Author: Dr. Patrick J. O'ConnorPublisher: Oireacht Na Mumhan Books
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Atlas of Irish Place-names
Author: Dr. Patrick J. O'ConnorPublisher: Oireacht Na Mumhan Books
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The Master Book of Irish Placenames
Author: Michael C. O'LaughlinPublisher: Irish Roots Cafe
ISBN: 9780940134331
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Irish Historic Towns Atlas
Author: A Dictionary of British Place-Names
Author: David MillsPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019960908X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
From Abbas Combe to Zennor, this dictionary gives the meaning and origin of place names in the British Isles, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day.
Ordnance Survey Letters Meath
Author: John O'DonovanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meath (Ireland)
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
"John O'Donovan's Letters are reports written from the field to the Superintendent of the Ordnance Survey, Thomas Larcom, discussing the English orthography of the names to be printed on the first edition of the Survey's maps. O'Donovan began work in Meath in July, 1836." -- back inside flap of dust jacket.
A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, Comprising the Several Counties, Cities, Boroughs Corporate, Market, and Post Towns, Parishes and Villages, with Historical and Statistical Descriptions
Author: Samuel LewisPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368742701
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 686
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1840.
That Place We Call Home
Author: John CreedonPublisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN: 0717189864
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
John Creedon has always been fascinated by place names, from growing up in Cork City as a young boy to travelling around Ireland making his popular television show. In this brilliant new book, he peels back the layers of meaning of familiar place names to reveal stories about the land of Erin and the people who walked it before us. Travel the highways, byways and boreens of Ireland with John and become absorbed in the place names, such as 'The Cave of the Cats', 'Artichoke Road', 'The Eagle's Nest' and 'Crazy Corner'. All hold clues that help to uncover our past and make sense of that place we call home, feeding both mind and soul along the way.
The Origin and History of Irish Names of Places
Author: Patrick Weston JoycePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
The Concise Dictionary of World Place Names
Author: John Everett-HeathPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192556460
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1575
Book Description
Every 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: Brian Mitchell