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LoC No.: 14018059
Title: Spanish and Indian place names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance
Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Spanish and Indian Place Names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance" by Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez is a historical reference work written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the origins and meanings of California's Spanish and Indian place names, intertwining them with captivating historical anecdotes and cultural narratives to contextualize the legacy of early explorers and settlers. The work aims to serve both as an informative guide for tourists and a resource for educational purposes. At the start of this reference work, the author introduces the purpose and intent behind compiling the stories and meanings of California’s diverse place names. Sanchez articulates the importance of preserving this heritage, emphasizing the romantic historical backdrop that these names convey. She acknowledges the challenges in tracing the origins of many names, particularly those of Indian descent, and highlights the differences in naming conventions between Spanish explorers and local indigenous tribes. The introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of specific regions, beginning with San Diego, and promises a wealth of fascinating tales connected to California's geographical names. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sanchez, Nellie Van de Grift, 1856-1935
EBook No.: 59251
Published: Apr 11, 2019
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: California -- History, Local
Subject: Names, Geographical -- California
Subject: Names, Geographical -- Spanish
Subject: Names, Indian -- California
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14018059
Title: Spanish and Indian place names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance
Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Spanish and Indian Place Names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance" by Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez is a historical reference work written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the origins and meanings of California's Spanish and Indian place names, intertwining them with captivating historical anecdotes and cultural narratives to contextualize the legacy of early explorers and settlers. The work aims to serve both as an informative guide for tourists and a resource for educational purposes. At the start of this reference work, the author introduces the purpose and intent behind compiling the stories and meanings of California’s diverse place names. Sanchez articulates the importance of preserving this heritage, emphasizing the romantic historical backdrop that these names convey. She acknowledges the challenges in tracing the origins of many names, particularly those of Indian descent, and highlights the differences in naming conventions between Spanish explorers and local indigenous tribes. The introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of specific regions, beginning with San Diego, and promises a wealth of fascinating tales connected to California's geographical names. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sanchez, Nellie Van de Grift, 1856-1935
EBook No.: 59251
Published: Apr 11, 2019
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: California -- History, Local
Subject: Names, Geographical -- California
Subject: Names, Geographical -- Spanish
Subject: Names, Indian -- California
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.