Australian Place Names
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Brian And Barbara Kennedy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hodder & Stoughton., 1989
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor foxing to underside of dust jacket.
This non-fiction reference work, "Australian Place Names" by Brian and Barbara Kennedy, offers a comprehensive guide to the origins and meanings behind the names of Australia's diverse geographical locations. It meticulously details the historical, cultural, and linguistic influences that shaped the nomenclature of towns, rivers, mountains, and other landmarks across the continent. The book serves as an invaluable resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Australia's naming conventions. It presents a fascinating journey through the nation's past, revealing stories embedded within its very landscape.
Author: Brian And Barbara Kennedy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hodder & Stoughton., 1989
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor foxing to underside of dust jacket.
This non-fiction reference work, "Australian Place Names" by Brian and Barbara Kennedy, offers a comprehensive guide to the origins and meanings behind the names of Australia's diverse geographical locations. It meticulously details the historical, cultural, and linguistic influences that shaped the nomenclature of towns, rivers, mountains, and other landmarks across the continent. The book serves as an invaluable resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Australia's naming conventions. It presents a fascinating journey through the nation's past, revealing stories embedded within its very landscape.