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Place Names of Illinois Hardcover 2008 Signed by Edward Callary
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This listing is for Place Names of Illinois Hardcover 2008 Signed by Edward Callary.
Publisher: University of Illinois Press (October 8, 2008)
Language: English
Hardcover: 425 pages
ISBN-10: 0252033566
ISBN-13: 978-0252033568
This extensive guide shows how the history and culture of Illinois are embedded in the names of its towns, cities, and other geographical features. Edward Callary unearths the origins of names of nearly three thousand Illinois communities and the circumstances surrounding their naming and renaming. Organized alphabetically, the entries are concise, engaging, and full of fascinating detail revealing the rich ethnic history of the state, the impact of industrialization and the coming of the railroads, and insight into local politics and personalities. Many entries also provide information on local pronunciation, the name’s etymology, and the community’s location, all set in historical and cultural context. A general introduction locates Illinois place names in the context of general patterns of place naming in the United States. An extremely useful reference for scholars of American history, geography, language, and culture, Place Names of Illinois also offers intriguing browsing material for the inquisitive reader and the curious traveler.
According to the author, “When we know the sources of the names and how they came to be applied, we gain useful insights into the political, cultural, and social forces that create and define society.” This handbook mines the rich lore of Illinois place-names, which were applied in “five distinct layers: names used by Native Americans; names used by early French explorers and settlers; names transferred from Europe or from the eastern states . . . ; patriotic names given in commemoration of political and military leaders or names from history; and self-memorializing names given by people who established (or sought to establish) communities in what was then the American West.” In the first book to take such a comprehensive look at the subject, author Callary focuses on the names of populated places, particularly current Illinois communities, as well as other named places of historical or cultural import or interest. Each entry provides a pronunciation if necessary, the type of place, dates of incorporation, proximity to a larger community (if the place in question has less than 2,500 residents), a brief history, references, and the date the community’s post office was established. Browsing through these pages, you’ll find out that there are 9 Illinois place-names that include the word lake, 7 that include the word oak, and 11 with mount. You’ll also find an entry for Charles Mound, which is the highest point in Illinois, at 1,230 feet. This is not a book of state trivia, however. Because each entry includes references, it can serve as a guide for further research about the state and its place-names. Recommended especially for those libraries located in the “Land of Lincoln.”
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| Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
| Listing ID# | 221449187 |
| Start Time | Wed 03 Apr 2024 18:56:52 (BST) |
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| Item Condition | Used |
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| Location | United States |
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| Educational Level | University & College |
| Subject | History |
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