Bøger af James Brown Johnston

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the place names of Stirlingshire, a historic county in Scotland. It includes explanations of the origins and meanings of each name, as well as historical and cultural context. The book is intended for scholars and enthusiasts of Scottish history and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""Place-Names of Scotland"" is a comprehensive guide to the origins and meanings of the names of towns, villages, and other locations throughout Scotland. Written by James Brown Johnston, this book explores the linguistic and historical roots of Scottish place-names, tracing their development from ancient Gaelic, Norse, and Anglo-Saxon languages to the modern Scots tongue. The book covers everything from the largest cities to the smallest hamlets, and includes detailed maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the locations and understand their significance. Whether you're a history buff, a linguistics enthusiast, or simply curious about the origins of the places you know and love in Scotland, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of this beautiful country.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.