California Place Names: The Origin and Etymology of Current Geographical Names
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Book Overview
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... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0520015746
ISBN13:9780520015746
Release Date:October 1969
Publisher:University of California Press
Length:437 Pages
Weight:2.65 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 7.1" x 10.6"
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is a very handy reference book. I use it far more often than I thought I would.
California Place Names
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is an excellent resource for people who are researching for a book/article about California or just curious why places were named as they were.
Family Heirloom...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Erwin Gudde is actually a direct ancestor of mine, so I accquired this book so that my son may pass it on through the ages as a claim to fame if you will. The book was nicely done, and very informative.
Fun Traveling Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Great book to keep in your car or backpack. Fun to read while on trips. Answers many WHY questions on the road. Good times!
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