California Place Names: The Origin and Etymology of Current Geographical Names

Gudde, Erwin G. G.; Bright, William

ISBN 10: 0520266196 / ISBN 13: 9780520266193

Published by University of California Press (edition First Edition), 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: California Place Names: The Origin and Etymology of Current Geographical Names
• Publisher: University of California Press (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0520266196
• ISBN 13: 9780520266193
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This anniversary edition concentrates on the origins of the names currently used for the cities, towns, settlements, mountains, and streams of California, with engrossing accounts of the history of their usage. The dictionary includes a glossary and a bibliography.

About the Author

Erwin G. Gudde (1889-1969) was Professor Emeritus of German at the University of California, Berkeley. William Bright (1928-2006) was Emeritus Professor of linguistics and anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles.