The Place Names Of Cambridgeshire (1901) - Skeat, Walter William
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The Place Names of Cambridgeshire is a comprehensive reference book written by Walter William Skeat and originally published in 1901. The book provides a detailed examination of the origins and meanings of place names throughout the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Skeat, a renowned philologist and expert in the English language, draws on a wide range of sources to uncover the historical and linguistic roots of the names of towns, villages, rivers, and other landmarks in the region. He explores the influence of Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and other languages on the development of place names, as…mehr

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The Place Names of Cambridgeshire is a comprehensive reference book written by Walter William Skeat and originally published in 1901. The book provides a detailed examination of the origins and meanings of place names throughout the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Skeat, a renowned philologist and expert in the English language, draws on a wide range of sources to uncover the historical and linguistic roots of the names of towns, villages, rivers, and other landmarks in the region. He explores the influence of Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and other languages on the development of place names, as well as the impact of historical events and cultural traditions. The book is organized alphabetically by place name, with each entry providing a detailed etymology and historical context for the name in question. Skeat also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the locations and features of the places he discusses. Overall, The Place Names of Cambridgeshire is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the region, as well as for scholars and researchers in the fields of linguistics, geography, and anthropology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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