The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada

Language: English

Published by MacMillan & Co Ltd, 1930

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The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada, George Henry Armstrong. Published by The Macmillan Company of Canada Limited, 1930. Signed First Edition. 8vo up to 9½" tall., 312pp. Signed and inscribedin pencil to free endpaper. Contents in fine condition; rubbing to board edges, chips to jacket. In overall very good condition. Provides an exhaustive exploration of the etymology and significance of Canadian toponyms. Through a meticulous analysis of historical documents, Indigenous languages, and colonial nomenclature, Armstrong illuminates how place names reflect the rich tapestry of Canada's cultural and geographical landscape. A resource for historians, linguists, and geography enthusiasts.

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Title
The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada
Author
George Henry Armstrong
Publisher
MacMillan & Co Ltd
Publication year
1930
Condition
Very Good
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition

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