Scottish Land-Names: Their Origin And Meaning

By Herbert Eustace Maxwell

Book Overview

Scottish Land-Names: Their Origin And Meaning is a book written by Herbert Maxwell that delves into the history and etymology of Scottish land-names. The book is a comprehensive guide to the origins and meanings of Scottish place names, including towns, villages, mountains, and rivers. Maxwell explores the various influences that have shaped the development of Scottish land-names over time, including Gaelic, Norse, and Anglo-Saxon influences. The book is organized alphabetically, making it easy to look up specific place names and their meanings. In addition to providing a wealth of information on Scottish land-names, the book also offers insights into the history and culture of Scotland. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, geography, or language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163233587
• ISBN13: 9781163233580
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"