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Bezig met laden... Irish Local Names Explained (1923)door P. W. Joyce
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An A-Z list of 2000 Irish local place names, with a guide to pronunciation and a dictionary of root words from which Irish place names are most generally formed. It also contains a considerable selection of those names that are best known through the country, and which best exemplify the use of the root words. An introduction explains the process of anglicising place names. This book brings to life the wealth of local history of Ireland. An understanding of the meaning and derivations of these names offers a glimpse into the folklore, life and rich history of the country. (First published in 1923 and republished in 1996.) Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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 Google Books — Bezig met laden...GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)914.15History and Geography Geography and Travel Geography of and travel in Europe British Isles, UK, Great Britain, Scotland, Ireland Ireland, Republic ofLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde: (3.75)
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About this Item: The Educational Co., Dublin, 1923. Hardcover. Condition: good. 'This little volume is a key that will help to open many locks. It contains a vocabulary of the root words from which Irish place names are most generally formed. It also contains a considerable selection of those names that are best known through the country, and which best exemplify the use of the root words.' [This volume should not be confused with the same author's extensive three-volume work 'The Origin and History of Irish names of Places'].