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The concise dictionary of world place-names

Title
The concise dictionary of world place-names [electronic resource] / John Everett-Heath.
Author
Everett-Heath, John.
Publication
[Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2018.

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Description
1 online resource.
Summary
This dictionary explores the history, meanings, and origin of place names around the world. It covers continents, countries, regions, islands, bays, capes, cities, towns, deserts, lakes, mountains, and rivers, giving the name in the local language as well as key historical facts associated with many place names. The fourth edition includes updates to French regions and to Ukrainian place names.
Uniform Title
Concise dictionary of world place-names (Online)
Alternative Title
Concise dictionary of world place-names (Online)
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Audience (note)
  • Specialized.
Source of Description (note)
  • Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on June 8, 2018).
ISBN
9780191866326
OCLC
ssj0002277693
Author
Everett-Heath, John.
Title
The concise dictionary of world place-names [electronic resource] / John Everett-Heath.
Imprint
[Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Edition
4 ed.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Audience
Specialized.
Note
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on June 8, 2018).
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
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