An edition of Placenames of the world (1974)

Place-names of the world.

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An edition of Placenames of the world (1974)

Place-names of the world.

"First published in 1997, the work in this new edition contains over 7,000 entries, including 1,000 new placenames from previously under-represented areas such as China and Japan. Entries cover natural features as well as manmade entities. Each entry includes the name of the feature; a brief description and its geographical location; and the origin of the name"--Provided by publisher.

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1974

Publisher

David & Charles

Language

English

Pages

216

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1 Placenames of the world: origins and meanings of the names for 6,600 countries, cities, territories, natural features, and historic sites 2005, McFarland & Company, Inc., McFarland & Co. in English - 2nd ed. 0786422483 9780786422487	eeee Preview Only
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