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This weekly magazine was written to boost morale among members of the first British expedition to overwinter in the Arctic (1819-20). The publication was filled with jokes, poems and stories, offering unique insight into what polar exploration in the nineteenth century was actually like.

A placename is often much more than just a label. A name may bespeak the history of a nation, the culture of a people, or the hopes of an individual. Such connections are revealed in this very large reference work on placenames of the world, which offers an in-depth look at the origins of each.First published in 1997, this 2006 edition contains 6,000+ entries--natural features such as mountains, rivers and lakes and human entities such as cities and countries. Each entry includes the name of the feature; a brief description and its geographical location; and the origin of the name with relevant historical, biographical and topographical details. Appendices give the meanings of common elements of non-English placenames (e.g., Abu, as in Abu Dhabi, means ""father of""); major placenames in European languages (e.g., Pays-Bas and Paesi Bassi are the French and Italian names, respectively, for what English speakers call the Netherlands); and transcribed Chinese-language equivalents for the names of the world''s countries and capitals.

This new dictionary is devoted to over 4,500 secondary place names. The entries are arranged alphabetically by secondary name and include the place's real name, its location, and an explanation of the secondary name with one or more quotations documenting its use.

An introduction and research guide to onomastics the study of names, this book covers the major areas of name study in individual chapters on personal names (anthroponyms), place names (toponyms), acronyms, brand names and trade names.

Conference on Latin American History series

A streetmap of London, in which, streets and sights are mapped and named, and there is a full index so that it can be used like the London A-Z. It also includes famous landmarks, and places of entertainment that are indicated on the maps. It offers 72 pages of full colour maps.

Originally published in 1914, this volume studies the historical background of place-names in Yorkshire. Entries are listed in alphabetical order and vary in length, depending on historical interest or the complexity of their development. It will be of value to anyone interested in British history and the development of toponymy.

This 1913 volume provides information on the historical background of place-names in Nottinghamshire. Entries are listed in alphabetical order and vary in length, depending on historical interest or the complexity of their development. It will be of value to anyone interested in British history and the development of toponymy.

This 1920 volume provides information on the historical background of place-names in County Durham and Northumberland. Entries are listed in alphabetical order and vary in length, depending on historical interest. This fascinating volume will be of value to anyone with an interest in British history and the development of toponymy.

A gazetteer tracing the origin and meaning of more than 17,000 place-names throughout Britain, this A-Z is a treasury of information and fascinating facts. It is both an ideal guide for anybody exploring the British Isles and an authoritative resource for researchers and students interested in the study of place-names.

The Cambridge Gazetteer, first published in 1995, contains more than 12,000 entries of places of all kinds. It is thoroughly detailed and alphabetically arranged, based on the latest census data, and includes coverage of all cities and towns having populations of over 25,000 and many smaller places of historic importance.

The papers throw light on the nature and history of the evolution of the atlas as a book, and also on the atlas as a 'text' of contemporary times.

A history of Shropshire place names

A unique gazetteer that clearly explains the fascinating origins and meanings behind the names of over 1,700 places, streets, and areas within the English capital, including the Greater London Boroughs. It also features maps, an extended introduction on the development of these place-names, a detailed glossary, and recommended web links.

At some point in our lives, most of us have been lost. How does this happen? What are the limits of our ability to find our way? Do we have an innate sense of direction? 'How people get lost' is a exciting exploration of the psychology and neuroscience of how we find our way.

This reference work brings together contributions from an international team of 48 geographers, which chart the development of humankind's diverse habitat and social and economic activities within it.

Originally published in 2004, this is a major reference work, containing around 20,000 entries with historical and etymological commentaries on the names of cities, towns, villages, hamlets, rivers, streams, hills and other geographical locations in England. It also uses maps and illustrations to demonstrate the significance of the names.

The leading book on Oxford's roads and locations

A geographical dictionary that 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 also includes Appendices that focus on placenames in non-English languages and on places which have been renamed in fictional works.

This dictionary of geography provides an A to Z guide to key geographical terms. Each entry begins with a one-sentence definition and is then developed, often through the use of worked examples and illustrations. Entries are cross-referenced through the use of italics.

Lists towns, villages, islands, mountains, lochs and rivers of Scotland. This book explains how, over successive generations with political, economic and cultural changes, while Scots became established, place names were not renewed or translated - they were merely Scotticised.