The Place Names of Elginshire

By D.M. Matheson

Book Overview

The Place Names Of Elginshire (1905) is a book written by Donald Matheson that delves into the origins and meanings behind the place names in the Scottish county of Elginshire. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and geography of the region, exploring the Gaelic and Norse influences on the names of towns, villages, and landmarks in the area. Matheson uses his expertise in Scottish history and language to provide a detailed analysis of each place name, drawing on a wide range of sources including medieval documents, local folklore, and linguistic analysis. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Scotland, as well as for those studying linguistics and place name studies.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: 1165094266
• ISBN13: 9781165094264
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"