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Nicknames of places : origins and meanings of the alternate and secondary names, sobriquets, titles, epithets and slogans for 4600 places worldwide / Adrian Room.
| Author/creator | Room, Adrian |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2006. |
| Description | vii, 357 pages ; 27 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "Many places in the world, from the smallest settlement to the largest expanse of land or water, have a secondary name. This new dictionary is devoted to over 4,500 such names. The Dictionary entries are arranged alphabetically by secondary name and include the city's real name, its location, and an explanation of the secondary name"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-332) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006018559 |
| ISBN | 0786424974 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780786424979 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Reference Stacks | G105 .R65 2006 | ✔ Available | |
| Joyner | Reference Stacks | G105 .R65 2006 | ✔ Available |