The origin and meaning of place names in Canada
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alternative: Place names in Canada
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is part of: British Columbia Historical Books Collection
creator: Armstrong, G. H. (George Henry), 1858-1938
issued: 2018-12-11
issued: 1930
description: "Bibliography: p.312. Also: Toronto, Macmillan of Canada [1972, c1930] 23 cm. Errata: p.[viii] 'Reissue in original form of 1932 ed.'"-- Edwards, M. H., Lort, J. C. R., & Carmichael, W. J. (1975). A bibliography of British Columbia: Years of growth, 1900-1950. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 9.
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extent: vii, 312 pages ; 22 cm
format: application/pdf
note: The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada By G. H. ARMSTRONG, M.A. CANADIANS ! What do you know about your own country, rich in fascinating history and barbaric lore ? What do you know about your home town, the places you visit and read about? What does a place name signify? How was it derived ? Explore the wealth of meaning and the charm of history connected with many of our cities and towns. Extend your knowledge. Put yourself in possession of the facts so that you can describe, and describe accurately, to your visitor what such a euphonious name as Ottawa, with its imaginative appeal, really stands for: so that, too, when abroad, you can speak with authority about your own country. Your patriotism, if nothing else, demands it. oLl: UTHE ORIGIN AND MEANING OF PLACE NAMES IN CANADA To-day education is life, the spirit of informing, creative life with all its supreme implications and that is its glory. The origin and meaning of Canada's place-names give vital clue to our country's kindling and compelling story. The dynamic history of its peoples is largely embalmed in its nomenclature. This volume is a contribution to its elucidation. It will be found invaluable in the home, the school, the library and the office. THE MACMILLANS Publishers IN CANADA TORONTO PLACE NAMES IN CANADA THE ORIGIN AND MEANING OF PLACE NAMES IN CANADA By G. H. ARMSTRONG, M.A. TORONTO: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY OF CANADA LIMITED, AT ST. MARTIN'S HOUSE 1930 Copyright, Canada, 1930, B* THB MACMILLAN COMPANY OP CANADA LIMITED PREFACE EVERY place-name is a challenge to one's natural curiosity, a stimulus to enquiry which merits both commendation and explanation. This instinctive quality of the mind is a vital factor in its education. A place-name is never a mere arbitrary or meaningless sound. It embodies a chapter in the story of the place to which it is attached. There is many a colourful name, rich in historic associations, on the map of Canada. The study of place-names is, therefore, a valu…
note: Other copies: http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/251126332
has type: Books
identifier: FC36 .A759 1930
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0375699
language: English
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Toronto : The Macmillan Company of Canada Limited
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source: Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. FC36 .A759 1930
subject: Names, Geographical--Canada
type: Text