Indian Place Names in Alabama - Revised Edition with Foreword Appendix and Index By McMillan, James B.
Language: English
Published by University of Alabama Press, University, Alabama 35486-2877, 1984
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107 Pages Indexed. Revised Edition of the 1937 Edition published by Louisiana State University. Tight bright book with no marks or stamps. This study deals with the origin and meaning of Indian geographic names in Alabama. It records the pronunciation only of those names on which reasonably trustworthy data could be obtained. It does not include a detailed history either of aboriginal place names in Alabama or of the tribes that formerly inhabited the state. Its primary aim is linguistic; hence it is not concerned with such names as Colbert and McIntosh, which, though borne by prominent Indians, are manifestly not of Indian origin. Nor does it deal with novel and artificial forms, examples of which are Abanda, Aladocks, Alaflora, Alaga, Alco, Falco, Flomaton, Florala, Newala, and Norala; or with modern importations from various Indian tongues that were unknown to the Alabama tribes. Some of these imported names are Chetapa, Cohasset, Cuba, Eutaw, Havana, Idaho, Java, Keego, Kiowa, Klondyke [sic], Manila, Manistee, Maricopa, Mattawana, Nenemoosha, Neshota, Nokomis, Nyota [sic], Oneonta, Orono, and fully a dozen more. …
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- Title
- Indian Place Names in Alabama - Revised Edition with Foreword Appendix and Index By McMillan, James B.
- Author
- Read, William
- Publisher
- University of Alabama Press, University, Alabama 35486-2877
- Publication year
- 1984
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 081730231X
- ISBN 13
- 9780817302313
- Dimensions
- 5 3/4" x 9"
Learn the Secrets of Alabama's Fascinating Place Names
In Place Names in Alabama, readers embark on a captivating journey through the linguistic and cultural heritage embedded in the state's geography. This masterful reference work, compiled by a renowned linguist and historian, unveils the origins and meanings of hundreds of towns, rivers, creeks, and landmarks--many rooted in Native American languages, colonial history, and local folklore. From the bustling streets of Tuscaloosa, whose name means "Black Warrior," to Mobile, rooted in the name of the indigenous Maubila people, this book reveals the deep cultural and linguistic layers that shape Alabama's identity. Other fascinating examples are Talladega, which traces its name to a Muscogee word meaning "border town" and Opelika, derived from Creek for "large swamp."
Indian Place Names in Alabama is scholarly yet accessible, ideal for historians, educators, genealogists, and curious readers. It is richly annotated and includes historical maps, archival citations, and linguistic insights. Its etymologies include place names of Indigenous, French, Spanish, and English origin. Whether you're tracing ancestral roots, exploring regional history, or simply intrigued by the names on a map, Indian Place Names in Alabama offers a treasure trove of discovery.
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About the Author
William Alexander Read was a pioneer in the study of American Indian languages, particularly those spoken in the southeastern states. He made the study of Indian place names a particular specialty. James B. McMillan was added a foreword, appendix, and index to Read's orignial, incorporating material that has come to light since the first publication of this work in 1937.
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