Title: Names on the land
Subtitle: a historical account of place-naming in the United States
First published: 1945
Description: George R. Stewart’s classic study of place-naming in the United States was written during World War II as a tribute to the varied heritage of the nation’s peoples. More than half a century later, Names on the Land remains the authoritative source on its subject, while Stewart’s intimate knowledge of America and love of anecdote make his book a unique and delightful window on American history and social life.
Subjects: Geographical Names, Local History, Toponymy, Place-names, Ortsname, Geschichte, Names, geographical, united states, United states, history, local
Places: United States