02546cam a22003493u 4500 59251 UtSlPG 20260610134350.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14018059 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F850.5 Sanchez, Nellie Van de Grift, 1856-1935 Spanish and Indian place names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-04-11 Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Spanish and Indian Place Names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance" by Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez is a historical reference work written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the origins and meanings of California's Spanish and Indian place names, intertwining them with captivating historical anecdotes and cultural narratives to contextualize the legacy of early explorers and settlers. The work aims to serve both as an informative guide for tourists and a resource for educational purposes. At the start of this reference work, the author introduces the purpose and intent behind compiling the stories and meanings of California’s diverse place names. Sanchez articulates the importance of preserving this heritage, emphasizing the romantic historical backdrop that these names convey. She acknowledges the challenges in tracing the origins of many names, particularly those of Indian descent, and highlights the differences in naming conventions between Spanish explorers and local indigenous tribes. The introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of specific regions, beginning with San Diego, and promises a wealth of fascinating tales connected to California's geographical names. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified California -- History, Local Names, Geographical -- California Names, Geographical -- Spanish Names, Indian -- California https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59251 100077 100077