Oregon Geographic Names - Hardcover

McArthur, Lewis A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0875952364 ISBN 13: 9780875952369

Publisher: Oregon Historical Society Pr, 1992

Synopsis

This reference, whose own history extends back to 1928, has been revised and expanded since the 5th edition of 1982, and now comprises 5,473 entries with about 1,100 more names mentioned in the text. Dates are given for first recorded use as well as the reasons for the choice of names, and often other interesting information. Regrettably, the compiler, who is pleased to include "Whorehouse Meadow," omits mention of "Cock Rock," preferring the censorial "Rooster Rock" presumably a sop to Oregon bluenoses. Paper edition (237-2), $19.95. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

About this title

About the Author:

Lewis A. McArthur published the first edition of Oregon Geographic Names in 1928 and prepared all or most of the next two editions. His son, Lewis L. McArthur, took up the project with the fourth edition. Retired from a career as an executive with a Portland-based steel firm, he is active in various preservation projects and serves on the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.

From Library Journal:

This edition of a well-known Northwest reference work marks an improvement in and expansion on earlier editions. The first editions of this title were compiled by the current editor's father, Lewis A. McArthur. Lewis L. McArthur continues the tradition in this work, which includes more than 5400 entries of state place names that supply dates for when the name was first used, reasons for the choice of name, county in which the site is located, and other useful historical information. A well-constructed index is also provided. One shortcoming, however, is the lack of a pronunciation key. Although this work focuses just on the state of Oregon, it is much more extensive and current in its area than Place Names of the Pacific Northwest Coast (1969. o.p.).
- Daniel Liestman, Seattle Pacific Univ. Lib.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oregon Historical Society Pr
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0875952364
• ISBN 13: 9780875952369
• Binding: Hardcover