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California Place Names: The Origin and Etymology of Current Geographical Names First Edition

by Erwin G. G. Gudde (Author), William Bright (Author)
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This anniversary edition concentrates on the origins of the names currently used for the cities, towns, settlements, mountains, and streams of California, with engrossing accounts of the history of their usage. The dictionary includes a glossary and a bibliography.
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“A fun companion for trips to other parts of the state. . . . An impressive amount of California history in this volume.” -- Sue Rosenthal ― Bay Nature Published On: 2011-06-17

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Erwin G. Gudde (1889-1969) was Professor Emeritus of German at the University of California, Berkeley. William Bright (1928-2006) was Emeritus Professor of linguistics and anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of California Press; First Edition (February 10, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0520266196
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0520266193
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.9 x 1.24 x 10 inches
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drewyer05
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book About California Place Names
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2010
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Ran across this book many years ago when I was in college. Always regretted that I did not purchase a copy then. I have been looking for a used edition ever since coming back to California several years ago. Talking to a used book dealer, I couldn't even recall the title; but he managed to track down the author and title for me. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that Erwin G. Gudde's classic: CALIFORNIA PLACE NAMES: THE ORIGIN AND ETYMOLOGY OF CURRENT GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES was issued in a Fourth Edition in 1998. For anyone interested in the background and origin of the names of California towns, cities, mountains and rivers [and every other geographical feature]THIS IS DEFINITELY THE BOOK!! A fantastic resource for the individual seeking a treasure trove of information regarding California's rich history. Well worth the price! Very pleased with my purchase!!
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D. Delgardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential California Reference
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2010
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Honey Run. Putah. Gibsonville. Henness Pass. Loomis. Noyo. Sinkyone. These are but a few place names I've visited on the BMW (I ride an R1200GSA pretty much everywhere) and later looked up in this resource. This 40th anniversary edition of Erwin G. Gudde's dictionary of California place names is a hoot to carry along or refer back to when traveling throughout the state. Editor William Bright has provided short and insightful thumbnails of places one might otherwise simply pass right through. This work inspires the reader to stop, explore and to seek other resources to read and find out more. Add this to your reference library next to DeLorme's California Atlas and Gazetteer and Storer and Usinger's Sierra Nevada Natural History.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021
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The book was excellent and new as described. It came quickly after I ordered it.
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Frederick Jee
5.0 out of 5 stars place names in california
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2014
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This is the main resource for place name searches and their pedigree. If you need to find out where a place got its name this definitely is to go to source. a keeper for personal library.
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RR Historian
4.0 out of 5 stars California Place Names
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2007
This book is an excellent resource for people who are researching for a book/article about California or just curious why places were named as they were.
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voodootruckers
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
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I like to know where a name originates and this book has fixed my curiosity for California.
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Nina Bouska
3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty much what it says it is -- a list of names.
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2013
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It is valuable to my research into local history. I wish there were more
complete description of the name origins.
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james f
5.0 out of 5 stars The guide to the question.
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2013
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Has all the info you need. We recently went to, I should say "through" "Fiddletown" CA, and the question arose about the origin of the name.. It's here. Very interesting background.
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