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100 1 _aSanchez, Nellie Van de Grift,
_d1856-1935
245 1 0 _aSpanish and Indian place names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-04-11
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"Spanish and Indian Place Names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance" by Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez is a historical reference work written in the early 20th century.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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCalifornia -- History, Local
653 _aNames, Geographical -- California
653 _aNames, Geographical -- Spanish
653 _aNames, Indian -- California
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59251
999 _c100077
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