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Oxford Quick Reference Ser.: Dictionary of London Place Names by A. D. Mills (2010, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10019956678X
ISBN-139780199566785
eBay Product ID (ePID)7038668778
Product Key Features
Number of Pages352 Pages
Publication NameDictionary of London Place Names
LanguageEnglish
SubjectDictionaries, Europe / Great Britain / General, Linguistics / Etymology
Publication Year2010
TypeNot Available
AuthorA. D. Mills
Subject AreaReference, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
SeriesOxford Quick Reference Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight10.6 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
LCCN2010-925673
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Edition22
Reviews'Review from previous edition The entries are models of their kind... engagingly and lucidly written... a treasure trove of rare delights'Nomina, Review from previous edition: "The entries are models of their kind... engagingly and lucidly written... a treasure trove of rare delights" --Nomina
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal914.21/003
Table Of ContentPrefaceIntroductionThe Greater London BoroughsMapsDictionary of London Place-NamesGlossary of the Elements Found in London Place-NamesSelect BibliographyRecommended Web Links
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisHave you ever wondered where the unusual names of Elephant and Castle, Grim's Ditch, Soho, and World's End come from? Find out the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and discover their significance in recording English cultural heritage. From Abbey Road to Canary Wharf and Piccadilly to Whipps Cross, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary covers the meanings behind over 1,700 names of places, streets, stations, and areas of London. The book comprises two main parts: a fascinating introduction, discussing the chronology and structure of London place-names following the development of the city from pre-Celtic times to the present day; and an A-Z of the place-names themselves, giving their date of first record, origins, and associations. It also features 9 maps of London, a useful glossary of the elements in London place-names, a select bibliography, and recommended web links. Now revised and updated to include the latest in names research and to include new place-names, this remains an excellent reference guide for local historians and a captivating read for both Londoners and visitors to the city., A unique gazetteer that clearly explains the fascinating origins and meanings behind the names of over 1,700 places, streets, and areas within the English capital, including the Greater London Boroughs. It also features maps, an extended introduction on the development of these place-names, a detailed glossary, and recommended web links., Elephant and Castle, Grim's Ditch, Soho, World's End--the place names of London can be colorful and intriguing. Now, in the new Second Edition of A Dictionary of London Place Names, readers can discover the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and grasp their significance to English cultural heritage. From Abbey Road to Canary Wharf and Piccadilly to Whipps Cross, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary uncovers the history behind more than 1,700 names of places, streets, stations, and areas of London. Organized alphabetically, the entries include the origin of the name, the date of first record, and other fascinating associations. The book also features 9 maps of London, a useful glossary of the elements in London place-names, a select bibliography, and recommended web links. Now revised and updated to include the latest research and many new place-names, this remains an excellent reference guide for local historians and a captivating read for both Londoners and visitors to the city., Elephant and Castle, Grim's Ditch, Soho, World's End--the place names of London can be colorful and intriguing. Now, in the new Second Edition of A Dictionary of London Place Names , readers can discover the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and grasp their significance to English cultural heritage. From Abbey Road to Canary Wharf and Piccadilly to Whipps Cross, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary uncovers the history behind more than 1,700 names of places, streets, stations, and areas of London. Organized alphabetically, the entries include the origin of the name, the date of first record, and other fascinating associations. The book also features 9 maps of London, a useful glossary of the elements in London place-names, a select bibliography, and recommended web links. Now revised and updated to include the latest research and many new place-names, this remains an excellent reference guide for local historians and a captivating read for both Londoners and visitors to the city.
LC Classification NumberDA677
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