The perfect Christmas gift for geography-lovers.Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies of geopolitical significance. This atlas explores the unique history, politics...Lasīt vairāk
Haunted is a wonderful book: part history, part rumination on life, and, of course a haunting book about ghosts .... beautifully written, fascinating, deeply moving and thought-provoking. - James HollandA proper page-turner .... A fascinating tan...Lasīt vairāk
Brought to you by Penguin.For longer than recorded history there have been tales of spirits and of places where our hackles rise and our skin turns cold.Bestselling historian Neil Oliver travels the British Isles on a deliciously spine-chilling tour...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 31-Aug-2023, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: University of Illinois Press, ISBN-13: 9780252055980)
A linguistic history of Native American place-names in IndianaIn tracing the roots of Indiana place names, Michael McCafferty focuses on those created and used by local Native Americans. Drawing from exciting new sources that include three Illinois d...Lasīt vairāk
My name is Mike and I am a map addict. There, its said...Maps not only show the world, they help it turn. On an average day, we will consult some form of map approximately a dozen times, often without even noticing: checking the A-Z, the road atla...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 25-May-2023, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: The History Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781803993997)
Have you ever wondered where your town or townland name came from? Do you want to know more about an Irish locality? Well if so this is the book for you. Featuring a comprehensive breakdown of the all available place names in their anglicised form...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 24-Nov-2022, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: John Murray Press, ISBN-13: 9781529369939)
Found in Translation: The Unexpected Origins of Place Names unravels the tangled threads of history and etymology to uncover the strange, intriguing and enlightening stories that have shaped the names of countries and places around the world.Starting...Lasīt vairāk
Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes a closer look at our Roads, Avenues, Groves, Gardens, Hills and Lanes.There are around 800,000 streets in the UK and the name of each one tells a tale. We take them for granted but the choice of name can reve...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 09-Feb-2021, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: The University of North Carolina Press, ISBN-13: 9781469662299)
The rich history of North Carolinas Outer Banks is reflected in the names of its towns, geographic features, and waterways. A book over twenty years in the making, The Outer Banks Gazetteer is a comprehensive reference guide to the regions place na...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 09-Feb-2021, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: The University of North Carolina Press, ISBN-13: 9781469662299)
The rich history of North Carolinas Outer Banks is reflected in the names of its towns, geographic features, and waterways. A book over twenty years in the making, The Outer Banks Gazetteer is a comprehensive reference guide to the regions place na...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 09-Feb-2021, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: The University of North Carolina Press, ISBN-13: 9798890859587)
The rich history of North Carolinas Outer Banks is reflected in the names of its towns, geographic features, and waterways. A book over twenty years in the making, The Outer Banks Gazetteer is a comprehensive reference guide to the regions place na...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 24-Sep-2020, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Birlinn General, ISBN-13: 9781788853866)
Placenames are a constant source of debate. Who was Edwin, whose name is said to live on in that of Scotland's capital city? Are the 'drum' and 'chapel' still to be found in Drumchapel? And which 'king' had a '...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 02-Jun-2020, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: University of Texas Press, ISBN-13: 9781477320662)
“( A) linguist . . . takes readers on a tour across the state, using names and language to tell its history.” ―Alcalde Was Gasoline, Texas, named in honor of a gas station? Nope, but the name does honor the town...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 07-May-2020, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Birlinn General, ISBN-13: 9781788852708)
There is a story in the name of almost every street and district in Glasgow, with some tracing their origins to pagan times, long before Glasgow could even be called a city. In this hugely informative and entertaining book, Carol Foreman not only inv...Lasīt vairāk
Following the success of the first edition, this new edition has been expanded and improved with additional images and enhanced drawings. The subject matter has been expanded with the chapter on grammar and pronunciation extended. There are examples...Lasīt vairāk
This unique and informative dictionary explores the history, meanings, and origin of place names around the world. In over 11,000 entries it covers an enormous geographical range, including continents, countries, islands, cities, mountains, rivers, a...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 01-Mar-2019, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Taylor & Francis Ltd, ISBN-13: 9780429614217)
This book is the first of its kind to chart the terrain of contemporary Indias many place names. It explores different place connections, investigates how places are named and renamed, and looks at the forces that are remaking the future place nam...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 01-Mar-2019, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: Taylor & Francis Ltd, ISBN-13: 9780429615429)
This book is the first of its kind to chart the terrain of contemporary Indias many place names. It explores different place connections, investigates how places are named and renamed, and looks at the forces that are remaking the future place nam...Lasīt vairāk
There is no populated place without a name, and every name is chosen for a reason. This fascinating dictionary unveils the etymological roots and history of thousands of locations and landmarks from around the world. It contains over 11,000 entries,...Lasīt vairāk
Ortsnamen sind Fixpunkte der Orientierung in unserer Welt: Oft Jahrhunderte, manchmal Jahrtausende alt, bestimmen sie Regionen und Landschaften in unverwechselbarer Weise. Etwas weniger in die Vergangenheit zurĆ¼ckreichend, doch nicht minder charakte...Lasīt vairāk
