American place-names

George Rippey Stewart

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American place-names

by George Rippey Stewart

1970

Oxford University Press

550

0195001214

Description

This work includes three categories of place-name information: well-known places; repeated names which appear in many localities; and unusual names. Following each of the 12,000 entries is the name derivation, the state where pertinent and explication with historical, geographical and/or folk interpretations.

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How many pages are in American place-names?

This edition of American place-names has approximately 550 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read American place-names?

For most readers, American place-names typically takes between 11h 28m and 7h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 137,500 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 10m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 137,500 words

Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.

What is the word count of American place-names?

The estimated word count for American place-names is approximately 137,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of American place-names?

American place-names was written by George Rippey Stewart.

When was American place-names published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 1970. The original work may have been published on a different date.