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Indian Placenames in America

Sandy Nestor

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McFarland & Co Inc
07 June 2012
Place names & gazetteers
The American Indians have lost much of their land over the years, but their legacy is evident in the many places around the United States that have Indian names. Countless placenames have, however, been corrupted over time, and numerous placenames have similar spellings but different meanings.

This reference work is a reprint in one combined volume of the two-volume set published by McFarland in 2003 and 2005.

Volume One covers the name origins and histories of cities, towns and villages in the United States that have Indian names. It is arranged alphabetically by state, then alphabetically by city, town or village name. Additional data include population figures and county names. Probable Indian placenames with no certain origin also receive entries, and as much history as possible is provided about those locations.

Volume Two covers more than 1400 rivers, lakes, mountains and other natural features in the United States with Indian names. It is arranged by state, and then alphabetically by natural feature. Counties are provided for most entries, with multiple counties listed for some entries where appropriate. In addition to name origins and meanings, geophysical data such as the heights of mountains and lengths of waterways are indicated.
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Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm,  Spine: 24mm
Weight:   807g
ISBN:   9780786471676
ISBN 10:   0786471670
Pages:   468
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

A member of the American Name Society, Sandy Nestor lives in Medford, Oregon.

Reviews for Indian Placenames in America

“admirable...Nestor’s writing style intrigues the reader...a useful, easy-to-use aid for the historian, genealogist, student, teacher and librarian seeking precise data”—Booklist; “recommended...substantial bibliography”—Catholic Library World; “easy to use...explains the challenge of interpreting Indian names...interesting historical information”—ARBA; “the bibliography, organized by state, is extensive...fill[s] a niche”—Choice.


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