The Place Names Of Elginshire (1905)
| AUTHOR | Matheson, Donald |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (12/22/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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""The Place Names of Elginshire"" is a comprehensive guide to the origins and meanings of the place names in the county of Elginshire, Scotland. Written by Donald Matheson and originally published in 1905, this book provides a detailed exploration of the linguistic and historical roots of the names of towns, villages, rivers, hills, and other geographical features in the area. Matheson draws on a wide range of sources, including old maps, charters, and local folklore, to shed light on the often complex and fascinating stories behind the names. This book will be of interest to anyone with an interest in Scottish history, language, and culture, as well as to genealogists and local historians looking to deepen their understanding of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13:
9781437384055
ISBN-10:
1437384056
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
224
Carton Quantity:
30
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.63 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
1.10 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Reference | Personal & Practical Guides
Reference | Linguistics - General
Reference | Europe - Germany
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""The Place Names of Elginshire"" is a comprehensive guide to the origins and meanings of the place names in the county of Elginshire, Scotland. Written by Donald Matheson and originally published in 1905, this book provides a detailed exploration of the linguistic and historical roots of the names of towns, villages, rivers, hills, and other geographical features in the area. Matheson draws on a wide range of sources, including old maps, charters, and local folklore, to shed light on the often complex and fascinating stories behind the names. This book will be of interest to anyone with an interest in Scottish history, language, and culture, as well as to genealogists and local historians looking to deepen their understanding of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Author:
Matheson, Donald
Donald Matheson lectures in mass communication at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He worked previously at Cardiff and Strathclyde Universities in the UK, where he taught both critical and practical courses on journalism. Before that he was a news reporter in New Zealand. His research focuses on journalists' writing practices and new media writing such as weblogs.
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