Scottish place-names : their study and significance
Nicolaisen, W. F. H.1976
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This book, the result of twenty years' meticulous research, remains the only comprehensive and systematic study of Scottish place-names. From names which date from the dawn of time - such as the river names Tay and Avon - to more modern place-names, such as Fort William and Helensburgh, W.F.H. Nicolaisen brings to life the rich tapestry of history which has shaped Scotland over thousands of years.When first published in 1976, Scottish Place-names was welcomed by reviewers for its innovative thinking and for setting new standards in place-name studies in Scotland
Main title:
Scottish place-names : their study and significance / W.F.H. Nicolaisen.
Author:
Nicolaisen, W. F. H., author
Imprint:
London : Batsford, 1976.London : Batsford, 1976.
Collation:
xxviii, 210 pages : maps ; 23 cm.xxviii,210p. : maps ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Link id: 43116.Bibliography : pages xiv-xxi. - Index.Bibl.: p.xiv-xxi. - Index.
ISBN:
07134325359780713432534
Dewey class:
914.110014941929.4914.110014910.3910914.1914.11929.4 REF910.014914.110R341.1
LC class:
DA869
Local class:
910.30941914.11910.014412910.3929.4941.31AW5LH13 NIC
Language:
English
Index terms:
ScotlandPlace namesEast LothianEtymology
BRN:
550289
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