Place Names of Alberta, Vol II: Southern Alberta Contributor(s): Karamitsanis, Aphrodite (Editor) |
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ISBN: 091981395X ISBN-13: 9780919813953 Publisher: University of Calgary Press OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1992 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel | Canada - Western Provinces (ab, Bc) |
Physical Information: 177 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian - Geographic Orientation - British Columbia |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
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. |