Isbn: 9780817302313 - Indian Place Names in Alabama (library of Alabama Classics) (10 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 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.&nbsp.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 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.&nbsp.…

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. Revised Ed. Ex-library. 107 pages. Indian Place Names--Alabama.

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Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. revised edition. 128 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Indian Place Names in Alabama | William A Read | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 1984 | University of Alabama Press | EAN 9780817302313 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Mare Nostrum Group B.V., Doelen 72, 4831 GR BREDA, NIEDERLANDE, gpsr[at]mare-nostrum[dot]co[dot]uk | Anbieter: preigu.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Learn the Secrets of Alabama's Fascinating Place NamesIn 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. 128 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Learn the Secrets of Alabama's Fascinating Place NamesIn 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.…