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Placenames of the World: Origins and Meanings of the Names for over 5000 Natural Features, Countries, Capitals, Territories, Cities and Historic sites
Placenames of the World Origins and Meanings of the Names for over 5000 Natural Features Countries Capitals Territories Cities and Historic sites Author:Adrian Room Each entry provides the name of the feature, a brief description and its geographic location. An account of the name's origin and meaning then follows, with appropriate historical, topographical and biographical references.