What's In A Name?: Nomenclature Of South Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Rodney Cockburn
Binding: Paperback
Published: Ferguson Publications, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This authoritative work, What's In A Name?: Nomenclature Of South Australia by Rodney Cockburn, meticulously chronicles the origins and meanings behind the place names across South Australia. It presents a fascinating linguistic and historical journey, uncovering the diverse influences—Indigenous languages, early European explorers, and colonial settlers—that shaped the region's geographical identity. The book details the stories embedded within each name, offering a comprehensive and engaging resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone with an interest in Australian heritage. Its academic yet accessible tone illustrates the rich tapestry of South Australia's past through its unique nomenclature.
Author: Rodney Cockburn
Binding: Paperback
Published: Ferguson Publications, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This authoritative work, What's In A Name?: Nomenclature Of South Australia by Rodney Cockburn, meticulously chronicles the origins and meanings behind the place names across South Australia. It presents a fascinating linguistic and historical journey, uncovering the diverse influences—Indigenous languages, early European explorers, and colonial settlers—that shaped the region's geographical identity. The book details the stories embedded within each name, offering a comprehensive and engaging resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone with an interest in Australian heritage. Its academic yet accessible tone illustrates the rich tapestry of South Australia's past through its unique nomenclature.