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Place Names of Alberta, Vol II: Southern Alberta
Contributor(s): Karamitsanis, Aphrodite (Editor)
ISBN: 091981395X     ISBN-13: 9780919813953
Publisher: University of Calgary Press
OUR PRICE:   $17.06  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: May 1992
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BISAC Categories:
- Travel | Canada - Western Provinces (ab, Bc)
Physical Information: 177 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Canadian
- Geographic Orientation - British Columbia
 
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Publisher Description:
Toponymy, the study of place names, reveals a great deal about the fascinating history and unique cultural heritage of any populated region. Toponymic research is primarily concerned with the origins and meanings of place names, and, as a key component of reliable maps and charts enabling smooth navigation, a geographical name unlocks a valuable store of information. This publication, the second in a series, highlights southern Alberta which includes the Badlands, the vast ranching areas and the mineral-rich oil and coal belts. Like its predecessor (Volume I: Mountains, Mountain Parks and Foothills), this volume is a collection of geographical names that pay tribute to the individuals and groups who contributed so much of their lives to a variety of enterprises that has made southern Alberta what it is today.

Contributor Bio(s): Karamitsanis, Aphrodite: - At the time of writing, Aphrodite Karamitsanis was the Geographical Names Programme Coordinator for the Historic Sites Service, Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism, Edmonton, Alberta.