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Report of the Aboriginal Names, Vol. 1: And Geographical Terminology of the State of New York (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Discover how native names and early geographies shaped New York’s map and language, from river paths to island identities.
This nonfiction volume traces the origins and meanings of Aboriginal place names in New York State. It surveys tribes, migration, and the spread of Iroquoian and Algonquin languages, showing how geography and culture intersect in mapmaking. Readers will gain an accessible view of how settlers and native peoples named towns, rivers, and islands, and how those names reflect history and landscape.
- Learn how key sites like Albany, New York City waterways, and coastal islands earned their evocative names.
- See how linguists and philologists interpret tribe names, place terms, and the evolution of language across regions.
- Understand the role of trade routes, migrations, and alliances in shaping map traditions.
- Discover examples of how early observers recorded names and the cautions needed to preserve accuracy.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book reports the Native American names for geographical terminology in New York State, particularly its valleys and river systems. Complied by a historical society, it seeks to preserve the original sonorous and appropriate Indian terminology for use by scholars, historians, and the interested public. The author presents information from various sources, including early surveys, manuscripts, journals, title deeds, and interviews with Native American elders. The terms are organized by region, with particular attention to the Hudson Valley and the territories of the Algonquian and Iroquoian tribes. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and languages of the indigenous peoples of New York. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330201398_0
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