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English Place-Names Explained : Their Origins and Meaning.
English place names can be curious and amusing, but they also tell us about our past. This well-researched and enjoyable reference book explains the meaning and derivation of these names.
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Berkshire :
Countryside Books,
2013.
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| Colección: | England's living history.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- ""Cover""; ""Title""; ""Copyright""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Section A � The Heritage and Evolution of Place-Names""; ""1 The Study of Place-Names: Research & Understanding""; ""Introduction""; ""Undertaking Research""; ""Sources""; ""Linguistic Developments""; ""Interpreting Source Material""; ""(a) The Formation of Names""; ""(b) Compound Names""; ""(c) Misleading Names""; ""(d) Misleading Spellings""; ""2 The Blending of Languages: Migration & Consolidation""; ""Introduction""; ""The Mixing of Tongues""; ""The Celtic Fringe""; ""The Saxon Kingdoms""; ""Danelaw""
- The Development of ShiresThe Consolidation of Counties
- County Sub-Divisions
- 3 Communication: Tracks, Ways & Roads
- Ancient Trackways
- Roman Roads
- Trading Routes
- Non-Trading Routes
- Turnpikes and Toll Roads
- 4 The Natural World: Landscape & Nature
- Topographical Features
- Directional Names
- Climatic Names
- Rivers and Estuaries
- Coastal Areas
- Forest Names
- Tree and Plant Names
- Animal Names
- 5 The Nature of Society: Culture & Belief
- Folk and Tribal Names
- Personal Names
- Group Names
- Pagan Names
- Christian NamesDeath and Burial Names
- Folklore and Legend Names
- 6 The Needs of Society: Co-operation & Protection
- The Spread of Agriculture
- Enclosure Names
- Estate Names
- Fortified Settlement Names
- Colonisation Names
- Bastide Towns
- 7 The Wealth Of Society: Industry & Trade
- Transport Names
- Market Names
- Mineral Names
- Industrial Revolution Names
- Resort Names
- Urban Names
- 8 Names Within Towns and Villages
- Street Names
- House Names
- Pub Names
- Theatre and Cinema Names
- ""Section B � County Gazetteer""""Common Place-Name Elements""; ""Index""