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Names on the Land: A Historical Account of Place-Naming in the United States (New York Review Books Classics)
Names on the Land A Historical Account of PlaceNaming in the United States - New York Review Books Classics
Author: George R. Stewart
This beloved classic about place-naming in the United States was written during World War II in a conscious effort to pay tribute to the heritage of the nation?s peoples. George R. Stewart?s love of the surprising story, and his focus not just on language but on how people interact with their environment, make Names on the Land a unique w...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781590172735
ISBN-10: 1590172736
Publication Date: 7/1/2008
Pages: 432
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Publisher: NYRB Classics
Book Type: Paperback
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