A Dictionary of Canadian Place Names - Softcover

Rayburn, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195431537 ISBN 13: 9780195431537

Verlag: Oxford University Press, Canada, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

From Abbey SK to Zurich ON, this unique dictionary includes over 6,200 Canadian place names. Canada's diversity is marked not just by geography; this richness is reflected in names of cities, villages, rivers, lakes, mountains, and parks. And the names reflect a range of languages including Cree, Inuit, French, Gaelic, Spanish, Portuguese, Mi'kmaq, and Basque. Alan Rayburn's witty and highly readable entries reveals the origins of these names--from local history to military events to bizarre geographical features. An important reference handbook, a fascinating tour guide, and a history of the of the local all in one, this intruiging dictionary uncovers a great deal about Canada's cultural and linguistic heritage. A book that remains as full of surprises as ever (Canada narrowly escaped being named Acadia, Borealia, or Transatlantica, for example), this new book updates the successful first edition.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, Canada
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0195431537
• ISBN 13: 9780195431537
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 344
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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