Author: Henry GannettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States
Author: Henry GannettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States
Author: Henry GannettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States
Author: Henry GannettPublisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
ISBN: 9780806305448
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
American Names
Author: Henry GannettPublisher: [Washington] Public Affairs Press [1947]
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Gannett was an American geographer who is described as the "father of mapmaking in America." He was the chief geographer for the United States Geological Survey essentially from its founding until 1902. He served as geographer of the U.S. censuses of 1880, 1890, and 1900, as well as the Philippine, Cuban, and Puerto Rican censuses. During this time, he became interested in place names. He was motivated to publish this alphabetical compilation of the origins of approximately 10,000 place names because it embodies so much local and general history. Gannett's efforts to resolve difficulties caused by proliferation, duplication, and confusion of place names led to the establishment of the U.S. Board of Geographic Names in 1890. He served as the board's chairman until 1910. He was also a founding member and president of the National Geographic Society.
American Names, a Guide to the Origin of Place Names in the United States
Author: Henry 1846-1914 GannettPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022883123
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Why is there a town called 'Intercourse' in Pennsylvania? Who named 'Paint Rock' in Texas? This comprehensive guide offers fascinating insight into the origins of place names across the United States, tracing the linguistic, historical, and cultural roots of each. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Encyclopedia of Place Names in the United States
Author: Henry GannettPublisher: Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN: 3849675106
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Place names in the United States are often taken from the European nation that first colonized the land. Many names that have been transferred from Britain, as is the case with Barnstable, Massachusetts and Danbury, Connecticut. Many others are of French origin, such as Detroit, Michigan, which was established along the banks of the river they called le détroit du lac Érié, meaning the strait of Lake Erie. Many in the former New Netherland colony are of Dutch origin, such as Harlem, Brooklyn and Rhode Island. Many place names are taken from the languages of native peoples. Specific (personal or animal) names and general words or phrases are used, sometimes translated and sometimes not. However complicated the tracing back of the place names was, this encyclopedia lists thousands and thousands of place names in the United States of America and provides valuable information as to the origin and the history of the name. A fantastic reference work for everyone interested in American history.
The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States
Author: Henry GannettPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781340954963
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
ORIGIN OF CERTAIN PLACE NAMES
Author: Henry 1846-1914 GannettPublisher:
ISBN: 9781371084080
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States (Classic Reprint)
Author: Henry GannettPublisher:
ISBN: 9781334035852
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
“The” Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States
Author: Henry GannettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Geographical
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description