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Native American Place Names in Mississippi Tapa blanda - 2007

Name: Native American Place Names in Mississippi
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Author: Keith A. Baca
ISBN: 9781578069552

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Biloxi. Tunica. Pascagoula. Yazoo. Tishomingo. Yalobusha. Tallahatchie. Itta Bena. Yockanookany. Bogue Chitto. These and hundreds of other place names of Native American origin are scattered across the map of Mississippi. Described by writer Willie Morris as "the mysterious, lost euphonious litany," such colorful names, which were given by the Choctaw, Chickasaw, and other tribes, contribute significantly to the state's sense of place. Yet the general public is largely unaware of exact meanings and tribal roots.

Native American Place Names in Mississippi is the first reference book devoted to a subject of interest to residents and visitors alike. From large rivers and towns to tiny creeks and rural communities, Keith A. Baca identifies the most probable meanings of many names with more than one recorded interpretation. He corrects misconceptions that have arisen over the years and translates numerous names for the first time. For the benefit of travelers, he provides the location of each named place. To bring attention to often inconspicuous and unmarked streams, he also indicates points where highways cross rivers and creeks with Native American appellations. Sidebars present Native American history, legends, and myths that surround these enigmatic and alluring designations.

Detalles

Título Native American Place Names in Mississippi
Autor Keith A. Baca
Encuadernación Tapa blanda
Edición Illustrated.
Páginas 143
Volúmenes 1
Idioma ENG
Editorial University Press of Mississippi
Fecha de publicación June 2007
Ilustrado Sí
Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Table of Contents
ISBN 9781578069552 / 1578069556
Peso 0.49 libras (0.22 kg)
Dimensiones 8.6 x 5.56 x 0.54 pulgadas (21.84 x 14.12 x 1.37 cm)
Temas
- Cultural Region: Deep South
- Cultural Region: Mid-South
- Cultural Region: South
- Ethnic Orientation: Native American
- Geographic Orientation: Mississippi
Library of Congress subjects Names, Indian - Mississippi, Names, Geographical - Mississippi
Número de catálogo de la Librería del Congreso de EEUU 2006033948
Dewey Decimal Code 976.200

Acerca del autor

Keith A. Baca was formerly an archaeologist with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. He is author of the award-winning Indian Mounds of Mississippi: A Visitor's Guide.

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