Summary:

"This type of geographical dictionary lists past and present
alternate names of more than 7,000 places. It focuses on placenames
with official or semiofficial status rather than nicknames or
colloquial abbreviations. It comments on names and their origins
where appropriate. Appendices focus on placenames in non-English
languages and on places which have been renamed in fictional
works"--Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Title from e-book title screen (viewed November 22, 2009)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-257)

Cover -- Contents -- Introduction -- The Placenames -- Appendix I --
Appendix II -- Select Bibliography.

Electronic reproduction.UK: MyiLibrary,2009Available via World Wide
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Classification:

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Dewey Class: 910.3 -- Geography & travel
LCC Number: G105

Book Details:

Language: eng
Physical Description: 1 online resource (v, 257 p.)
Edition Info: (softcover : alk. pbk)

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