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LoC No.: 10000076
Title: Surnames as a Science
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Surnames as a Science" by Robert Ferguson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the etymology and historical significance of surnames, particularly focusing on those derived from Anglo-Saxon and Teutonic origins. Ferguson aims to demonstrate the complex and often noble histories hidden behind seemingly common surnames, engaging with a subject that combines linguistics, history, and genealogy. At the start of the work, Ferguson introduces the concept that many surnames, which may appear unremarkable today, in fact carry a rich historical weight and lineage tracing back to ancient times. He presents examples of various surnames, arguing that names like "Clodd" and "Flea," despite their ordinary sound, have storied backgrounds linked to noble lineages. Ferguson asserts that through thorough investigation, one can uncover the dignified ancestry of many common names, thus framing the study of surnames not just as an idle curiosity, but as a legitimate branch of scientific inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ferguson, Robert, 1817?-1898
EBook No.: 37520
Published: Sep 24, 2011
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: Names, Personal
LoCC: History: Genealogy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10000076
Title: Surnames as a Science
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by StevenGibbs, Jane Hyland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Surnames as a Science" by Robert Ferguson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the etymology and historical significance of surnames, particularly focusing on those derived from Anglo-Saxon and Teutonic origins. Ferguson aims to demonstrate the complex and often noble histories hidden behind seemingly common surnames, engaging with a subject that combines linguistics, history, and genealogy. At the start of the work, Ferguson introduces the concept that many surnames, which may appear unremarkable today, in fact carry a rich historical weight and lineage tracing back to ancient times. He presents examples of various surnames, arguing that names like "Clodd" and "Flea," despite their ordinary sound, have storied backgrounds linked to noble lineages. Ferguson asserts that through thorough investigation, one can uncover the dignified ancestry of many common names, thus framing the study of surnames not just as an idle curiosity, but as a legitimate branch of scientific inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ferguson, Robert, 1817?-1898
EBook No.: 37520
Published: Sep 24, 2011
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: Names, Personal
LoCC: History: Genealogy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.