British Columbia Place Names
by Akrigg, G. P. V
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN 10
- 0919203965
- ISBN 13
- 9780919203969
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About This Item
An unmarked copy-" Elephant Crossing. Houdini Needles. Miniskirt, Tickletoeteaser Tower, and Why Not Mountain. These are just some of the many names of places, rivers, mountains, and lakes that you will come across in the newest edition of British Columbia Place Names. This classic which, in its various editions, has sold over 29,000 copies, covers about 2,500 geographical features, cities, towns, and smaller communities in the province. The book abounds with fascinating historical facts, stories, and remarkable characters involved with the names of towns, cities, rivers, lakes, mountains, and islands. The selection was determined by the geographical importance of the feature as well as the story of the naming. In the introduction, the authors deal with the stages by which B.C. acquired its place names, the history of research into those names, and the categories into which they fall. The latter range from the honorific and commemorative to the comic and disrespectful. Aboriginal names receive particular attention. The location of each place is clearly indicated and the text is accompanied by detailed maps. Brief biographical accounts of persons with places named after them as well as an abundance of anecdotes make this a fascinating book for browsers and an invaluable resource for historians." Includes fold-out map- Moderate wear on the cover.
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- Bookseller
- MAD HATTER BOOKSTORE (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23324
- Title
- British Columbia Place Names
- Author
- Akrigg, G. P. V
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0919203965
- ISBN 13
- 9780919203969
- Publisher
- Sono Nis Press
- Place of Publication
- Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Date Published
- 1992
- Size
- 8 vo