Manual of Style: For Use in Composition and Proof Reading (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780428876524: Manual of Style: For Use in Composition and Proof Reading (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0428876528 ISBN 13: 9780428876524
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the official guide to geographic naming and spelling

This reference presents the United States Board on Geographic Names, its origins, rules, and governing procedures for consistent cartographic language.

In this edition you’ll find the board’s structure, officers, and by-laws, plus the history of how standardized names came to shape government publications. It is a practical resource for understanding how geographic names are decided, recorded, and used across federal departments and maps.
  • Clear overview of the board’s purpose and the standard authority it provides
  • Insight into the organizational roles, from the chairman to the secretary
  • Detailed by-laws outlining meetings, amendments, and decision processes
  • Historical context showing how recommendations become official practice
Ideal for researchers, librarians, mapmakers, and government staff who need a reliable reference on geographic nomenclature and its governance.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0428876528
ISBN 13 
9780428876524
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
154

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