02546cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000110011910000450013024500820017526400510025730000470030833600260035533700260038133800360040750000310044350802020047452012750067653400450195165300330199665300380202965300350206765300320210285600430213499900190217759251UtSlPG20260610134350.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a14018059  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF850.51 aSanchez, Nellie Van de Grift,d1856-193510aSpanish and Indian place names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-04-11  aProduced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Spanish and Indian Place Names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance" by Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez is a historical reference work written in the early 20th century.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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCalifornia -- History, Local  aNames, Geographical -- California  aNames, Geographical -- Spanish  aNames, Indian -- California40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59251  c100077d100077