Book by Nicolaisen WFH
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'Nicolaisen's book is to be warmly welcomed. It sets new standards in presentation, but more important, it epitomises new thinking, and a new approach to place-names study in Scotland which is singularly refreshing.' - The Scotsman 'A long-felt need is supplied by Nicolaisen's Scottish Place Names, a detailed and comprehensive examination of its subject...' - J. D. McClure, Scottish Literary Journal
THIS BOOK, THE result of twenty years' meticulous research, remains the only comprehensive and systematic study of Scottish place-names. From names which date from the dawn of time - such as the river names Tay or the Avon - to more modern names, such as Fort William or Helensburgh, Nicolaisen brings to life the rich tapestry of history which has shaped our country over thousands of years. Few of us are aware of the implications, symbolism and history of the names which we use and take for granted every day, and indeed of the continuous process of naming and re-naming which goes on around us. More than anything else, these place-names offer insights into the movement of peoples over Scotland over millennia, and often allow the modern reader to glimpse individuals who, if they had not been commemorated by place-names, would otherwise have disappeared from the historical record. This is a new edition of a classic text.
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Librería: The Avocado Pit, Staunton, VA, Estados Unidos de America
Softcover. Condición: As New. New Edition. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 298 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 76223
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Librería: Forster Books, Chelwood Gate, SUSSE, Reino Unido
Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Nice clean copy. One owner from new. Nº de ref. del artículo: ABE-1695139422741
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Librería: Forster Books, Chelwood Gate, SUSSE, Reino Unido
Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Very nice condition. Clean copy throughout. Nº de ref. del artículo: ABE-1693826069562
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Librería: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Fine. Like New condition. Great condition, but not exactly fully crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages. 0.88. Nº de ref. del artículo: 353-0859765563-lkn
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Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Nº de ref. del artículo: wbs5537536969
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Librería: Callaghan Books South, New Port Richey, FL, Estados Unidos de America
Trade Paperback. Condición: Fine. Sturdy trade paperback, glossy purple spine, back wrapper and front bottom, map of Scotland at top front. 296 pages. Fine. Nº de ref. del artículo: 47337
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Librería: Infinity Books Japan, Tokyo, TKY, Japon
Condición: As New. THIS BOOK, THE result of twenty years' meticulous research, remains the onl y comprehensive and systematic study of Scottish place-names. From names wh ich date from the dawn of time - such as the river names Tay or the Avon - to more modern names, such as Fort William or Helensburgh, Nicolaisen bring s to life the rich tapestry of history which has shaped our country over th ousands of years. Few of us are aware of the implications, symbolism and hi story of the names which we use and take for granted every day, and indeed of the continuous process of naming and re-naming which goes on around us. More than anything else, these place-names offer insights into the movement of peoples over Scotland over millennia, and often allow the modern reader to glimpse individuals who, if they had not been commemorated by place-nam es, would otherwise have disappeared from the historical record. This is a new edition of a classic text. Nº de ref. del artículo: RWARE0000024151
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Librería: dsmbooks, Liverpool, Reino Unido
paperback. Condición: Like New. Like New. book. Nº de ref. del artículo: D8S0-3-M-0859765563-4
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Librería: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Book is in NEW condition. 0.88. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0859765563-2-1
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