Placenames of the world : origins and meanings of the names for 6,600 countries, cities, territories, natural features, and historic sites / Adrian Room.
"First published in 1997, the work in this new edition contains over 7,000 entries, including 1,000 new placenames from previously under-represented areas such as China and Japan. Entries cover natural features as well as manmade entities. Each entry includes the name of the feature; a brief description and its geographical location; and the origin of the name"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 0786422483
- ISBN: 9780786422487
- Physical Description: v, 433 pages ; 27 cm
- Edition: 2nd edition
- Publisher: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]
- Copyright: ©2006
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 431-433).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Placenames 17 -- Appendix 1 Common Placename Words and Elements 419 -- Appendix 2 Major Placenames in European Languages 421 -- Appendix 3 Chinese Names of Countries and Capitals 426.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Swansboro Branch Library | REF 910.014 ROO (Text) | 36015000966537 | Adult Reference | Available | - |
