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Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Place Names

Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Place Names (6 ed.)   Quick reference

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2020
Subject:
Names studies, Social sciences, Regional and Area Studies
Length:
620,187 words
This dictionary explores the history, meanings, and origin of place names around the world. It covers continents, countries, regions, islands, bays, capes, cities, towns, deserts, lakes, ... More
A Dictionary of British Place Names

A Dictionary of British Place Names   Quick reference

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2011
Subject:
Names studies, Social sciences, Regional and Area Studies
Length:
288,089 words
Illustration(s):
5
“Another volume for every local historian's bookshelf” - Local Historian This revised edition of the Dictionary of British Place-Names includes over 17,000 engaging ... More
A Dictionary of London Place-Names

A Dictionary of London Place-Names (2 ed.)   Reference library

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2010
Subject:
Names studies, Social sciences, Regional and Area Studies
Length:
98,299 words
Have you ever wondered where the unusual names of Elephant and Castle, Grim's Ditch, Soho, and World's End come from? Find out the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names ... More

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