The Place Names Of Hertfordshire (1904)

By Walter W. Skeat

Book Overview

The Place Names of Hertfordshire is a book written by Walter William Skeat and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to the origin and meaning of the place names in the county of Hertfordshire, located in the southeast of England. Skeat, a renowned philologist and etymologist, provides detailed explanations of the linguistic and historical context of each place name, drawing on a range of sources including Anglo-Saxon charters, medieval manuscripts, and local folklore. The book is organized alphabetically by place name, and includes maps and illustrations to help readers locate and visualize the various locations. The Place Names of Hertfordshire is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the county, as well as for linguists and scholars of English place names.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: 1165072092
• ISBN13: 9781165072095
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"