"Familiar or curious, place-names are part of the linguistic and cultural heritage of the British Isles. This is an irresistible reference book for all those interested in names, early languages, and local history. Fully up-to-date, this new dictionary traces the development of …
"Familiar or curious, place-names are part of the linguistic and cultural heritage of the British Isles. This is an irresistible reference book for all those interested in names, early languages, and local history. Fully up-to-date, this new dictionary traces the development of …
"Familiar or curious, place-names are part of the linguistic and cultural heritage of the British Isles. This is an irresistible reference book for all those interested in names, early languages, and local history. Fully up-to-date, this new dictionary traces the development of …
From Abbas Combe to Zennor, this dictionary gives the meaning and origin of place names in the British Isles, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day.
