Placenames of the world : origins and meanings of the names for 6,600 countries, cities, territories, natural features, and historic sites / Adrian Room.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 431-433).
Summary
"First published in 1997, the work in this new edition contains over 7,000 entries, including 1,000 new placenames from previously under-represented areas such as China and Japan. Entries cover natural features as well as manmade entities. Each entry includes the name of the feature; a brief description and its geographical location; and the origin of the name"--Provided by publisher.
WorldCat no.
60671826
ISBN
0786422483 illustrated case binding alkaline paper
9780786422487 illustrated case binding alkaline paper
Description
v, 433 pages ; 27 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 431-433).
Summary
"First published in 1997, the work in this new edition contains over 7,000 entries, including 1,000 new placenames from previously under-represented areas such as China and Japan. Entries cover natural features as well as manmade entities. Each entry includes the name of the feature; a brief description and its geographical location; and the origin of the name"--Provided by publisher.
