1500 California Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, a Revised Version of 1000 California Place Names by Erwin G. Gudde, Third Edition

by William Bright and Erwin G. Gudde

Book Overview

This is the new "pocket" version of the classic California Place Names, first published by California in 1949. Erwin G. Gudde's monumental work, which went through several editions during its author's lifetime, has now been released in an expanded and updated edition by William Bright. The abridged version, originally called 1000 California Place Names, has grown to a dynamic 1500 California Place Names in Bright's hands. Those...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520212711
• ISBN13: 9780520212718
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.2" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Place Name Books

I am using this book as a source of information for some railroad travel guides I am putting together, and it is very helpful, in that it is not merely a "list of place names," like so many other similar books I have seen are. This book actually has historical information and useful material which I can incorporate into my guides, which will make train travel passing through the places listed in the book much more enjoyable and interesting. It is an excellent resource!!!

Fun Book for California Buffs

This book is not for the serious researcher, but is tremendously interesting for those curious about the sometimes zany history of California's place names. Most entries include an interesting tangle of history and culture and the usual mispronunciation of Native American names by early white settlers. Its a fun book that would make a great stocking stuffer and should brought along on any California road trip. Two thumbs on this one.