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100 1 _aMorris, Richard,
_d1833-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Etymology of Local Names :
_bWith a short introduction to the relationship of languages. Teutonic names.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-08-08
508 _aProduced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOnomastics
653 _aNames, Geographical -- England
653 _aEnglish language -- Etymology -- Names
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57658
999 _c98487
_d98487