Spanish and Indian place names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance
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"Spanish and Indian Place Names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance" by Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez is a historical reference work written in the early 20th century.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.)
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| Author | Sanchez, Nellie Van de Grift, 1856-1935 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14018059 |
| Title | Spanish and Indian place names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | California -- History, Local |
| Subject | Names, Geographical -- California |
| Subject | Names, Geographical -- Spanish |
| Subject | Names, Indian -- California |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59251 |
| Release Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 864 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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