Spanish and Indian place names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance
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Spanish and Native American Place Names of California: Their Meaning and Romance by Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez is an excellent resource for researching California history and culture. The book examines in detail the names of geographical objects in this region - from mountains and rivers to cities and settlements. The author tells about the origin of each name, its meaning in Spanish and Native American languages, emphasizing the rich history and traditions of these places. This book is full of romance and adventure, revealing to the reader a unique world of names that underlie the cultural landscape of California.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2019-04-11
- Title
- Spanish and Indian place names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance
- Subject
- California -- History, Local
F850.5
Names, Geographical -- California
Names, Geographical -- Spanish
Names, Indian -- California
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