02336cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324501120014526400510025730000470030833600260035533700260038133800360040750000310044350800970047452012410057153400450181265300150185765300350187265300430190785600430195099900170199357658UtSlPG20260610134329.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPE1 aMorris, Richard,d1833-189414aThe Etymology of Local Names :bWith a short introduction to the relationship of languages. Teutonic names. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2018-08-08 aProduced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"The Etymology of Local Names" by Richard Morris is a scholarly work that delves into the origins and meanings of place names, likely written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the historical significance of geographical names and how they reflect the cultures and languages of the peoples who named them. Through exploring both Teutonic and English examples, it aims to reveal the connections between language, history, and local identity. The opening portion introduces the core premise of the text, which is that place names often carry inherent meanings tied to their natural surroundings and historical contexts. Morris discusses how the names bestowed upon various locales provide insights into the linguistic and cultural heritage of their namers, often linked to migrations and settlements over time. He highlights the importance of understanding the etymology of these names, asserting that they are critical to comprehending the geography and history of nations. Various sections are outlined to follow, indicating a comprehensive exploration of local names derived from descriptive elements, tribes, natural features, and other associations relevant to their origins. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aOnomastics aNames, Geographical -- England aEnglish language -- Etymology -- Names40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57658 c98487d98487